Hypertension, Stroke, Heart disease is common throughout the United States and indeed large parts of the Western World. Epidemiology attributes much below the Western diet.

Sad to say, after many years of research, scientists have reached the conclusion that the typical Western diet is a recipe for disaster waiting to happen as far as hypertension and other cardiovascular problems association concerned. Have a peek at this web-site to get more details about high blood pressure treatment.

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Too much salt, too much of the wrong kind of fat (saturated unsaturated), too many calories, not enough fruits and vegetables, too much alcohol and tobacco; in essence, whether we like it or not, live life to the full too much.

Depressing or what?

But amidst all this "doom and gloom" lies hidden the fact that the good news in all of this is that it is so far on the potential problems are concerned, we can do a lot about it. our fate can lie in our own hands. You can take an active role in preventing and controlling high blood pressure by watching what you eat.

The DASH Diet

The results of this study are so positive that JNC guidelines now recommend most Americans to follow the dietary guidelines of what is now known as the DASH diet – a key recommendation here is that all people not only those suffering from hypertension should follow the principles of the diet.