A few days ago, I met an old friend, Uncle Wang.
He told me with a sad face that he had recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure and that the doctor told him to pay attention to his diet, especially to drink less tea.
Uncle Wang wondered: "I can't do without tea in my life, but now I say I can't drink it, what can I do?" ”
In fact, Uncle Wang's confusion is also a question for many patients with high blood pressure. Today, I'm going to give you an answer.
First, the relationship between high blood pressure and tea
Don't be scared to drink tea when you hear high blood pressure.
In fact, some teas are still good for the body.
But it's also clear that not all tea can be drunk casually.
For example, strong black tea and Pu'er tea are relatively high in caffeine.
Caffeine, as we all know, is a stimulant;
Drinking too much will make your heart beat faster and your blood pressure will rise.
Therefore, if you have high blood pressure and want to drink tea;
You have to pick those with low caffeine content, don't drink too strong, and don't drink too much at once.
In general, the key to drinking tea is to drink it in moderation, and it depends on the individual's physical condition.
If you are a patient with high blood pressure and especially like to drink tea, then find a knowledgeable doctor and ask;
Find out what kind of tea is suitable for you and how to drink it.
Second, try not to drink the following four types of water
1. High salt water
It's just those salty soups, pickled vegetable water, and so on.
The salt content in this water is frighteningly high, and if you drink too much, the sodium ions in your body will exceed the standard.
If there is too much sodium, blood pressure will naturally go up.
Therefore, friends with high blood pressure, it is better to stay away from those salty things that lose your teeth.
2. Sugary drinks
Like carbonated drinks, sweet fruit juices, etc.
These drinks are horribly high in sugar, and not only will they make you gain weight, but your blood sugar will also go up and down.
When blood sugar is unstable, blood pressure is also affected. So, sweet drinks or something, if you can't drink it, you won't drink it.
3. Alcoholic beverages
Drinking alcohol can have a significant impact on blood vessels.
Alcohol will make the blood vessels constrict, and the blood pressure will go up all of a sudden.
It is best for patients with high blood pressure to quit drinking, and if you really want to drink, you have to stop drinking.
4. Strong tea
The caffeine content in strong tea is high, and drinking too much can easily excite the nervous system;
When the heart beats faster, the blood pressure rises.
So remember to drink tea lightly and not too strongly.
3. How to choose the right drink for patients with high blood pressure?
Choose purified water:
The simplest and purest water is the best choice.
Purified water contains no calories, salt, and caffeine, making it the safest choice for people with high blood pressure.
Decaffeinated tea:
If you like to drink tea, you can choose decaffeinated teas such as green tea, herbal tea, etc.
These teas contain antioxidants and are beneficial for cardiovascular health, but be careful not to overdo it.
Sugar-free herbal teas:
Herbal teas not only taste good, but they also contain no sugar, which is good for weight control and blood pressure.
For example, peppermint tea, lemongrass tea, etc., are all good choices.
Moderate temperature:
Try to avoid drinks that are too cold or too hot.
Extreme temperatures can irritate blood vessels and affect blood pressure.
Warm water or room temperature drinks are kinder to the body.
Drink water in moderation:
Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink water.
Fourth, Chinese medicine recommends three "homemade antihypertensive teas" to you
1. Hawthorn chrysanthemum tea
Ingredients: 3-5 fresh hawthorns, 5 grams of chrysanthemums.
Antihypertensive principle: The flavonoids in hawthorn and the volatile oil components in chrysanthemum have the effect of dilating blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.
Hawthorn can also promote digestion, reduce fat absorption, and help regulate blood lipids, thereby indirectly assisting in lowering blood pressure.
2. Goji berry and jujube tea
Ingredients: 10 grams of wolfberry, 5 red dates (pitted).
The approach is similar to the above.
Principle of blood pressure: Goji berries are rich in antioxidants, such as goji polysaccharides, which help improve blood circulation and reduce blood vessel pressure.
Red dates can replenish qi and nourish blood, enhance physical fitness, and the combination of the two has a certain auxiliary effect on regulating blood pressure.
3. Jasmine green tea
Ingredients: 5 grams of jasmine tea, 3 grams of green tea leaves.
The approach is similar to the above.
Antihypertensive principle: Jasmine has a calming and calming effect, while ingredients such as catechins and tea polyphenols in green tea help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
The combination of the two not only tastes fresh, but also helps to relax the body and mind and relieve symptoms of high blood pressure.