2. Potassium-containing foods
The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension clearly point out that a low-sodium and high-potassium diet is helpful for the prevention and treatment of hypertension and stroke. Potassium can resist the pressor-boosting effect of sodium ions, and can also lower blood pressure by directly dilating blood vessels and promoting urinary sodium excretion.
1. Vegetables: such as broccoli, bitter gourd, celery, zucchini, spinach, lettuce, kale, red amaranth, white fungus, mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, etc. It can not only dilate blood vessels, but also regulate the osmotic pressure in cells and the acid-base balance of body fluids, and also has a good regulatory effect on the increase in blood pressure caused by high sodium intake.
2. Fruits: such as apples, bananas, grapefruits, cherries, kiwifruit, coconut, hawthorn, etc., can remove excess salt from the body, help dilate blood vessels, and lower blood pressure. In addition, it is high in vitamins and relatively low in calories, which helps to lower cholesterol, maintain blood vessel health, and has a positive effect on the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure.
3. Grains and legumes: such as oats, quinoa, buckwheat, soybeans, black beans, edamame, etc., timely supplementation of potassium can inhibit vasoconstriction, lower blood pressure, and reduce cholesterol accumulation. Long-term consumption also has a positive significance for the prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Moreover, it is rich in dietary fiber, which is very beneficial to gastrointestinal function.
Note: The Chinese Nutrition Society recommends a daily intake of 2000mg of potassium for healthy people and 3600mg of potassium for the prevention of chronic diseases. Patients with kidney disease and renal insufficiency should be cautious to avoid aggravating the condition!
