
Premise
The following indications are for informational purposes EXCLUSIVELY and are not intended to replace the opinion of professionals such as a doctor, nutritionist or dietician, whose intervention is necessary for the prescription and composition of PERSONALIZED food therapies.
Lower the pressure
Lowering blood pressure is a useful measure to reduce cardiovascular risk since those suffering from high blood pressure are more likely than healthy subjects to incur in unfortunate events such as cerebral stroke and myocardial infarction.
High blood pressure (implicitly arterial) is a disorder generated by numerous and potential etiological causes; can be classified into primary (most cases) and secondary (caused by other diseases), and is caused / aggravated by: individual predisposition, overweight / obesity, diet rich in sodium, diet low in potassium (and, to a lesser extent, of magnesium), diet low in essential omega-3 fatty acids, diet rich in saturated fatty acids and simple sugars (related but not necessarily DIRECTLY), low fiber diet (related but not necessarily DIRECTLY), diet rich in stimulants, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcoholism, etc.
It is therefore logical that the diet to lower blood pressure should be:
- Suitable for restoring (or maintaining) the normal weight; in case of overweight, the diet to lower blood pressure is necessarily low calorie
- WITHOUT added sodium and very poor in preserved foods (salted, immersed in brine, cooked in water and salt, etc.) or with the addition of sodium / sodium glutamate
- RICH in vegetables, fresh fruit (less than vegetables), raw grains or unrefined flours (weighted by calorie regime)
- Rich in blue fish (weighted to the caloric regime and in place of fatty meat)
- Very poor in: fatty, preserved, bagged and salted meats, fatty and aged cheeses, egg yolks, foods sweetened with sucrose, glucose or fructose (in excess)
- Very poor in stimulants contained in drinks: coffee, tea, energy drinks, thermogenic etc.
... moreover ... the lifestyle of the hypertension carrier who undertakes a diet to lower blood pressure requires:
- The definitive cessation of smoking
- The cessation of alcoholism and the (sometimes temporary or sometimes definitive) abolition of alcoholic beverages
- The beginning of a path of physical activity, mixed aerobic-strengthening, with a preference for the aerobic.
Useful supplements in the diet to lower blood pressure
The supplements useful in the diet to lower blood pressure are: diuretics, extracts of hypotensive medicinal plants; combined potassium, potassium and magnesium, essential omega - ?? 3 fatty acids (especially EPA and DHA) and arginine (precursor of nitric oxide).
NB. If hypertension is already pharmacologically compensated, it is a good idea to consult your doctor before undertaking a massive dietary supplement.
Diet to lower hypertension: Example
- Retired, passionate about billiards and who cultivates the vegetable garden (only 8 months a year); it cannot run due to the presence of bone spurs on the heels and a principle of arthrosis of the hips and the last lumbar vertebrae. He has medium-severe hypertension, not always adequately compensated with drugs (of different types), which worsens in conjunction with the worsening of overweight and age.
Gender | Male | |||
Age | 63 | |||
Height cm | 176 | |||
Wrist circumference cm | 17,5 | |||
Constitution | Normal | |||
Height / wrist | 10,1 | |||
Morphological type | Normolineo | |||
Weight kg | 90,0 | |||
Body mass index | 29,1 | |||
Physiological body mass index desirable | 21,7 | |||
Desirable physiological weight kg | 67,2 | |||
Basal metabolism kcal | 1499,9 | |||
Physical activity level coefficient | Lightweight, no AUS 1,40 | |||
Energy expenditure kcal | 2099,9 | |||
Diet | IPOCALORICS -30% | 1470Kcal | ||
Lipids | 25% | 367,5 Kcal | 40,8g | |
Protein | 1,2 g / kg | 322,6 Kcal | 80,6g | |
Carbohydrates | 53% | 779,9 kcal | 208g | |
Breakfast | 15% | 220kcal | ||
Snack | 10% | 147kcal | ||
Lunch | 30% | 441kcal | ||
Snack | 10% | 147kcal | ||
Price | 35% | 515kcal |
Blood Pressure Lowering Diet Example - Day 1
Breakfast, about 15% kcal TOT | |||
Low-fat milk 2% | 250ml, 125,0kcal | ||
Muesli, with fruit and nuts | 30g, 102,0kcal | ||
Snack, about 10% kcal TOT | |||
Kiwi | 200g, 122,0kcal | ||
Lunch, about 30% kcal TOT | |||
Pasta with tomato sauce | |||
Semolina pasta | 70g, 249,2kcal | ||
Tomato Sauce | 100g, 24,0kcal | ||
Grated Parmesan cheese | 5g, 20,8kcal | ||
Lettuce | 100g, 18,0kcal | ||
Whole grain bread | 25g, 60,8kcal | ||
Extra virgin olive oil | 10g, 90,0kcal | ||
Snack, about 10% kcal TOT | |||
Apple, with peel | 250g, 130,0kcal | ||
Dinner, about 35% kcal TOT | |||
Grilled pork chop | |||
Braciola, carne MAGRA | 200g, 254,0kcal | ||
Melanzane | 200g, 48,0kcal | ||
Whole grain bread | 50g, 121,5kcal | ||
Extra virgin olive oil | 15g, 135,0kcal |
Blood Pressure Lowering Diet Example - Day 2
Breakfast, about 15% kcal TOT | |||
Low-fat milk 2% | 250ml, 125,0kcal | ||
Muesli, with fruit and nuts | 30g, 102,0kcal | ||
Snack, about 10% kcal TOT | |||
Pere | 250g, 116,0kcal | ||
Lunch, about 30% kcal TOT | |||
Risotto with zucchini | |||
White rice, short grain | 70g, 250,6kcal | ||
zucchini | 100g, 16,0kcal | ||
Grated Parmesan cheese | 5g, 20,8kcal | ||
radicchio | 100g, 23,0kcal | ||
Whole grain bread | 25g, 60,8kcal | ||
Extra virgin olive oil | 10g, 90,0kcal | ||
Snack, about 10% kcal TOT | |||
Apple, with peel | 250g, 130,0kcal | ||
Dinner, about 35% kcal TOT | |||
Cod fillets in a pan | |||
Atlantic cod, frozen | 200g, 164,0kcal | ||
Frozen spinach | 200g, 58,0kcal | ||
Whole grain bread | 50g, 121,5kcal | ||
Extra virgin olive oil | 20g, 180,0kcal |
Blood Pressure Lowering Diet Example - Day 3
Breakfast, about 15% kcal TOT | |||
Low-fat milk 2% | 250ml, 125,0kcal | ||
Muesli, with fruit and nuts | 30g, 102,0kcal | ||
Snack, about 10% kcal TOT | |||
C | 250g, 117,5kcal | ||
Lunch, about 30% kcal TOT | |||
Stewed beans | |||
Dried borlotti beans | 90g, 279,9kcal | ||
Grated Parmesan cheese | 5g, 20,8kcal | ||
arugula (rocket salad) | 100g, 25,0kcal | ||
Whole grain bread | 25g, 60,8kcal | ||
Extra virgin olive oil | 10g, 90,0kcal | ||
Snack, about 10% kcal TOT | |||
Pineapple, various species | 250g, 125,0kcal | ||
Dinner, about 35% kcal TOT | |||
Marinated anchovies | |||
Anchovies | 200g, 262,0kcal | ||
carrots | 150g, 61,5kcal | ||
Whole grain bread | 50g, 121,5kcal | ||
Extra virgin olive oil | 10g, 90,0kcal |
Blood Pressure Lowering Diet Example - Day 4
Breakfast, about 15% kcal TOT | |||
Low-fat milk 2% | 250ml, 125,0kcal | ||
Muesli, with fruit and nuts | 30g, 102,0kcal | ||
Snack, about 10% kcal TOT | |||
Kiwi | 200g, 122,0kcal | ||
Lunch, about 30% kcal TOT | |||
Eggplant pasta | |||
Semolina pasta | 70g, 249,2kcal | ||
Aubergine | 100g, 24,0kcal | ||
Grated Parmesan cheese | 5g, 20,8kcal | ||
Lettuce | 100g, 18,0kcal | ||
Whole grain bread | 25g, 60,8kcal | ||
Extra virgin olive oil | 10g, 90,0kcal | ||
Snack, about 10% kcal TOT | |||
Apple, with peel | 250g, 130,0kcal | ||
Dinner, about 35% kcal TOT | |||
Egg omelette | |||
Chicken eggs, whole | 100g, 143,0kcal | ||
Melanzane | 200g, 48,0kcal | ||
Whole grain bread | 50g, 121,5kcal | ||
Extra virgin olive oil | 15g, 135,0kcal |
Blood Pressure Lowering Diet Example - Day 5
Breakfast, about 15% kcal TOT | |||
Low-fat milk 2% | 250ml, 125,0kcal | ||
Muesli, with fruit and nuts | 30g, 102,0kcal | ||
Snack, about 10% kcal TOT | |||
Pere | 200g, 116,0kcal | ||
Lunch, about 30% kcal TOT | |||
Mushroom risotto | |||
White rice, short grain | 70g, 250,6kcal | ||
Champignon mushrooms | 100g, 22,0kcal | ||
Grated Parmesan cheese | 5g, 20,8kcal | ||
radicchio | 100g, 23,0kcal | ||
Whole grain bread | 25g, 60,8kcal | ||
Extra virgin olive oil | 10g, 90,0kcal | ||
Snack, about 10% kcal TOT | |||
oranges | 250g, 126,0kcal | ||
Dinner, about 35% kcal TOT | |||
Milk flakes | |||
Low-fat cottage cheese, 2% | 250g, 215,0kcal | ||
Fennel | 200g, 62,0kcal | ||
Whole grain bread | 50g, 121,5kcal | ||
Extra virgin olive oil | 15g, 135,0kcal |
Blood Pressure Lowering Diet Example - Day 6
Breakfast, about 15% kcal TOT | |||
Low-fat milk 2% | 250ml, 125,0kcal | ||
Muesli, with fruit and nuts | 30g, 102,0kcal | ||
Snack, about 10% kcal TOT | |||
Ananas | 250g, 125,0kcal | ||
Lunch, about 30% kcal TOT | |||
Stewed chickpeas | |||
Chickpeas, dried | 70g, 300,6kcal | ||
Grated Parmesan cheese | 5g, 20,8kcal | ||
arugula (rocket salad) | 100g, 25,0kcal | ||
Whole grain bread | 25g, 60,8kcal | ||
Extra virgin olive oil | 10g, 90,0kcal | ||
Snack, about 10% kcal TOT | |||
C | 250g, 117,5kcal | ||
Dinner, about 35% kcal TOT | |||
Tuna steak | |||
Fresh tuna, yellow fins | 200g, 216,0kcal | ||
zucchini | 200g, 32,0kcal | ||
Whole grain bread | 50g, 121,5kcal | ||
Extra virgin olive oil | 15g, 135,0kcal |
Blood Pressure Lowering Diet Example - Day 7
Breakfast, about 15% kcal TOT | |||
Low-fat milk 2% | 250ml, 125,0kcal | ||
Muesli, with fruit and nuts | 30g, 102,0kcal | ||
Snack, about 10% kcal TOT | |||
Kiwi | 200g, 122,0kcal | ||
Lunch, about 30% kcal TOT | |||
Pasta with peppers | |||
Semolina pasta | 70g, 249,2kcal | ||
Yellow peppers | 100g, 22,0kcal | ||
Grated Parmesan cheese | 5g, 20,8kcal | ||
Lettuce | 100g, 18,0kcal | ||
Whole grain bread | 25g, 60,8kcal | ||
Extra virgin olive oil | 10g, 90,0kcal | ||
Snack, about 10% kcal TOT | |||
Apple, with peel | 250g, 130,0kcal | ||
Dinner, about 35% kcal TOT | |||
Grilled turkey | |||
Turkey breast, meat only | 200g, 222,0kcal | ||
Chard | 200g, 38,0kcal | ||
Whole grain bread | 50g, 121,5kcal | ||
Extra virgin olive oil | 15g, 135,0kcal |