Introduction
Dietary factors related to blood pressure
- Salt / sodium
- Body weight
Salt / Sodium
Excessive salt will increase your blood pressure.
Do no take more than 6 gram of salt per day (equivalent to 2 grams of Sodium or 1 teaspoon per day).
Different food contain different amount of salt.
Table of Salt Content of Food
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Low
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Moderate
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High
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|---|---|---|
| Fruits | Meat | Flavouring agents
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| Vegetables | Fish | |
| Pure oil | Egg | |
| Natural fat | Milk | Extract
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| Sugar | ||
| Plain flour | ||
| Rice | Enhancers
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| White/ whole meal bread | ||
| Most cereals | ||
| Legumes | Raising agents
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| Nuts | ||
Dressing
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Processed foods
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Preserved foods
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Enhancing food flavours
- Use spices, herbs, garlic or onion.
- Squeeze lemon juice into your soup instead of using salt.
- Eat more natural and freshly prepared foods.
Lose Weight – Keeping Trim and Fit
- Weight reduction has been shown to help reduce blood pressure in overweight patient.
- You need to decrease your food intake based on Malaysian Dietary Guidelines. Do regular exercise.
| Last reviewed | : | 19 April 2012 |
| Writer | : | Norizan Mashttah bt. Mardan |
| Mahnon Suria bt. Mokhy | ||
| Siti Farrah Zaidah bt. Mohd Yazid | ||
| Junidah bt. Raib |
