Complementary and Treatment
Complementary and alternative treatment is one of the most effective ways of high blood pressure’s treatment.
The DASH diet considered to be one of the cheapest and the most effective ways of blood pressure’s decrease. According to the diet one should reduce the intake of products rich in saturated fat, cholesterol, salt, red meat and sweets.
It is forbidden to consume more than one teaspoon (2,400 mg) of sodium per day. The intake of alcohol and caffeine should also be reduced.
According to the diet one should consume very many vegetables, nuts, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, legumes and fruit.
Fish, poultry and products that contain a large quantity of magnesium, potassium and calcium should also be available in your daily menu.
The daily intake of fruit and vegetables should be 8-10 portions, the intake of low or non-fat dairy products should be two-three portions and the recommended daily consumption of nuts, seeds and garlic is four-five portions. Dry beans and fish should be also included in your weekly menu.
People who keep to the dash diet should include to your daily menu such products as:
* 7 to 8 portions of grains
* 4 to 5 portions of vegetables
* 4 to 5 portions of fruit
* 2 to 3 portions of low-fat or non-fat dairy
* 2 or less portions of meat, fish, or poultry
* 2 to 3 portions of fats and oils
* 4 to 5 weekly portions of nuts, seeds, and dry beans
* Less than 5 weekly portions of sweets
One should pay attention to the sizes of portions:
1/2 cup of cooked rice or pasta
1 slice of bread
1 cup of raw vegetables or fruit
1/2 cup of cooked vegetables or fruit
8 oz.of milk
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 ounces cooked meat
3 ounces tofu
The effectiveness of the diet in blood pressure’s increase is achieved within two weeks.
There are certain herbs and spices that are good substitutes of salt. Get to know about them and where they are used.
1) Basil is effectively used in soups, vegetables, fish, salads and meat.
2) Cinnamon can be used in bread, snacks, salads and vegetables.
3) Chili Powder can be used in soups, fish, vegetables and salads.
4) Cloves are applied in soups, vegetables and salads.
5) Dill Weed and Dill Seed are applied in salads, vegetables, fish, and soups.
6) Ginger is applied in meat, soups, salads and vegetables.
7) Marjoram is applied in beef, fish, soups, vegetables, salads and chicken.
8) Nutmeg is applied in meat, vegetables and snacks.
9) Oregano is applied in meats, chicken, soups, salads and vegetables.
10) Parsley is applied in meat, fish, salads and vegetables.
11) Rosemary is applied in meat, fish, salads and vegetables.
12) Sage: is applied in soups, meat, chicken, salads and vegetables.
13) Thyme is used in salads, fish, chicken and vegetables. Among the herbs that lead to high blood pressure are Licorice, Ephedra, Asian Ginseng and Rosemary essential oil.
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