It is expected for blood pressure to rise and fall throughout our lives but we still need to monitor what we eat to make sure it remains low and healthy. For example, every meal we eat can contribute to hypertension in some way or another.
Even though exercising regularly can help us reduce this, we can also do our part by avoiding foods which are high in sugar or salt. Here are some of the foods that help and hinder your blood pressure as you get older.
Avoid – Pot Pies
Before we get going, we’re going to spill a very big secret: sodium is bad for our blood pressure. *Sarcasm fully intended* Pot pies contain 1,400 mg of sodium and 35 grams of fat (and not the good kind!).
These local snacks are incredibly unhealthy and should not be eaten unless for very rare or special occasions. If you want to lower the chance of high blood pressure, just avoid this meal. And that’s just the pastry – not even thinking about the rest of the ingredients inside the pie!