Reviewed by: Dr. Nikita Toshi
Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.
Salt, especially its sodium content, contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease by affecting fluid balance in the blood. Reduce salt intake gradually.
Packaged and processed meat and other food items are high in sodium because they're cured, seasoned, and preserved with salt.
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Frozen pizzas are loaded with sugar, saturated fat, and sodium, making them unhealthy choices.
Salt is used in food preservation to prevent decay and extend shelf life. Vegetables absorb more sodium the longer they sit in canning liquids.
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Canned soups and broths have lots of sodium, which can raise your blood pressure.
According to a study sugar, especially in sugary drinks, leads to weight gain in both adults and children. Being overweight or obese raises the risk of high blood pressure.
Alcohol increases the risk of obesity and high blood pressure. Stay away from alcohol for better health.
Canned tomato sauces, pasta sauces, and tomato juices are usually high in sodium, which can increase blood pressure, particularly if it's already high.