low carb diet » Other – Diseases http://taupaboston.com low carb weight loss Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:17:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Can I adjust my diet to lower my blood pressure by staying under Recommended Daily Allowances? http://taupaboston.com/2009/10/05/can-i-adjust-my-diet-to-lower-my-blood-pressure-by-staying-under-recommended-daily-allowances/ http://taupaboston.com/2009/10/05/can-i-adjust-my-diet-to-lower-my-blood-pressure-by-staying-under-recommended-daily-allowances/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:55:16 +0000 http://taupaboston.com/2009/10/05/can-i-adjust-my-diet-to-lower-my-blood-pressure-by-staying-under-recommended-daily-allowances/
outdooreli asked:


Hello.

I’m 25 years old and I recently had a physical which showed I have “borderline high” blood pressure. It is a genetic condition, but I am trying to fight it without supporting the pharmaceutical companies. My dad is able to control his blood pressure, but he uses expensive prescriptions. I get exercise and I don’t smoke, but my diet could use some tweaking.

I read on Web MD that the most important diet factors are salt, saturated fat, and cholesterol. The RDA for these (according to my milk jug) is about 2400mg/day sodium, 20 g sat. fat, and 250 mg cholesterol. Are these good numbers to stay under in a day, or do I need to be more intense (more like1800 Na, 10 g SF, 100 cholesterol)?

I know that your body needs these things to function, but I dont know how little is too little. Any ideas?

Thanks.

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trixi asked:


i need a diet plan to follow to help lower blood pressure. Something easy to follow and meal are easy to cook. cause i work full time and go to school full time.
i dont add salt to my foods. i only eat what salt is on the food

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