6 NATURAL WAYS TO MAINTAIN BLOOD PRESSURE

Will it be good to begin the new year with blood pressure in its highest possible readings? even if it's possible the person might die within few minutes or hours of the elevated blood pressure. Here are good methods to maintain the optimum blood pressure naturally.

No pre-packaged foods: Many frozen meals pack a huge sodium punch, while many of them don’t have enough vegetables to help you meet your daily requirements.

Trade salt for spices, vinegar, or fruit juice: Start by adding fresh or dried herbs and spices — like hot pepper and thyme — lemon or lime juice, flavoured vinegar, and garlic in place of salt in your favourite recipes.

Try oil and vinegar for salads: Salads, sandwiches, and stir-fries are often healthier than other dinner options, but you can inadvertently add too much sodium by pouring on ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, and salad dressings. Try simple olive oil and balsamic vinegar on your greens, use fresh tomatoes on your burger, and look for low-sodium versions of other condiments Trade Ban canned goods: Canned goods are notoriously high in sodium — one serving can have as much as half your daily allowance. Avoid them.

Avoid the brine: Pickles, olives, and just about any other vegetables that come in brine may not feel unhealthy, but those brines were designed to preserve the food — which means there’s plenty of sodium floating around. Limit your indulgence in these foods.

Reduce cured meats: Bacon, ham, salami, and other cured meats are another sodium obstacle. Eat cured meats sparingly and replace them with fresh chicken, pork, fish, or even no-salt-added canned tuna. Watch out for smoked and processed versions, too — they’ll also increase your sodium levels.

Reject salty snacks: Salty snacks are higher in sodium than sweet ones. Replace all those cravings for crackers, chips, and pretzels with fresh fruit slices and carrot sticks. But when you just can’t resist a snack attack, look for healthier versions, like no-salt popcorn, low-sodium crackers, or unsalted chips.