High Blood Pressure:
• Eliminate saturated fats, shortening, margarine & refined vegetable oils.
• Eliminate all foods containing trans-fats.
• Reduce salt intake.
• Reduce consumption of refined sugars.
• Increase consumption of fibre.
• Avoid aspartame, red meats, diet foods, commercially prepared foods, or any foods containing MSG.
• Consume fresh raw vegetables & fruits in abundance.
• Beans & nuts are excellent sources of protein.
• Eat 1 apple or more every day for potassium & pectin which bind water in great quantities and eliminate it.
• Fresh asparagus in season is excellent for reducing high BP as it contains asperagin which stimulates kidney function.
• Other vegetables which are high in potassium and low in sodium are avocados, cabbage, potatoes, corn, lima beans, tomatoes, bananas, oranges, grapefruit, prunes, and raisins.
• Green leafy vegetables are a good source of calcium, the deficiency of which has been linked to high blood pressure.
• Drink 1 glass of pure water every 2 waking hours.
• Onions, garlic, and parsley have been shown to bring down blood pressure.
• Celery has also been shown to reduce blood pressure. Eat 4 stalks each day.
• Avoid overeating, even of good food for this leads to high blood pressure.
• Keep your weight down.
• Obtain adequate rest.
• Obtain adequate exercise daily.
• Manage stress levels.
• Do a 1 - 3 day juice fast every month. Drink a wide variety of juices to support your fast, including those made from apples, bok choy, carrots, onions, leafy greens, apricots, cranberries, cantaloupe, papayas, and red grapes....
