Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. Common symptoms of hypertension include chronic headaches, dizziness, blurry or double vision, nausea, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, frequent urination, and nosebleeds. An appropriate balanced diet to help reduce hypertension involves reducing sodium intake, eating more fruits and vegetables, taking more low-fat dairy, and avoiding foods high in cholesterol while including foods rich in potassium, calcium, and essential fatty acids.
2. Symptoms of Hypertension Chronic headachesDizziness or VertigoBlurry or double visionNauseaShortness of breathHeart palpitationsUrinate oftenNosebleeds
4. Appropriate Balance DietReduce intake of sodium (salt)Eat more fruits and vegetablesTake more low-fat dairy foods, increase the intake of essential fatty acids (omega 3 & 6)Avoid food that is high in cholesterol (seafood)Food that is rich in potassium (asparagus, potato)Food that is rich in calcium (almonds)
