Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AO

What to eat when you have high blood pressure - A Step by Step guide ...with Ilyse Jones

Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AO

Show Notes

Do you know your blood pressure numbers? I talk to Ilyse Jones about foods that influence #BloodPressure (BP) - plus practical tips for lowering #salt (sodium) intakes and boosting intake of foods rich in potassium. We discuss the importance of regular BP monitoring and how dietary changes can lower BP, because what you eat has a major impact on lowering BP related health risks, like heart disease, kidney disease and stroke.

Key topics Blood pressure reading and what they mean How to interpret systolic and diastolic numbers The role of sodium and potassium in blood pressure regulation Dietary strategies for managing high blood pressure Impact of processed foods and hidden salt Practical tips for reducing sodium intake and increasing potassium Risks associated with hypertension and high blood pressure When to seek medical advice for blood pressure issues

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