Hypertension (Part II)

Hypertension (Part II)

GET TO KNOW ABOUT HYPERTENSION

❤PART 2

Written by Sofia Quesada, Nutritonist Graduate

@nutricionsofiquesada

?‍⚕❤ TIPS TO CONTROL SALT INTAKE

Cook without salt or low sodium salt variants. Avoid high sodium foods (except for vegetables) such as dried foods, canned foods, purees, soups, instant soups, cold cuts and sausages, dressings such as mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and soy sauce; butter and margarine; snack products and ready-to-eat meals.

✅Avoid bringing the saltshaker to the table.

✅Reduce caffeine consumption

✅Use cooking methods such as the oven, grill, and broiler, enhancing and preserving food flavor.

✅ Use aromatic herbs to improve your preparations' taste (bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, tarragon, cumin, oregano, etc.)

Diabetes is also known as "the silent disease" because most of the time, it does not produce visible symptoms nor pain, and it may even go unnoticed. That is why PREVENTION is crucial...

⚠If you have questions, consult with a doctor.⚠