Get A Weekly Byte of Nutrition Health Assessment  •  Recipes  •  NV Articles  •  About Us  •  Kids  •  Archives HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE - What's POTASSIUM got to do with it? Limit sodium + boost potassium = lower blood pressure. 1. Eat more i) whole grain ii) fruits iii) vegetables iv) low-fat dairy 2. Lower your sodium, but increase your potassium intake (Check Your Diet's Nutritional Adequacy NOW) 3. Drink plenty of water and fresh fruit juices. Limit alcohol intake. (Alcohol Calorie Calculator) 4. Lose weight, specially belly-fat. Even a small 5 % decrease in weight will help lower blood pressure. (Calculate BMI & Waist To Hip Ratio NOW!) I am 25 years of age. Can I have high blood pressure? Recipe Of The Week - Blood Pressure Reducer POMEGRANATE DELIGHT No. of calories per serv: 147 No. of servings in this recipe: 6 This basic recipe has:  • Low Salt  • Low fat  • High fiber  • Low cholesterol Search More Recipes Nutrient Of The Week: POTASSIUM Best food sources - oranges and other citrus fruits, dates, bananas, tomatoes, potatoes with skins, dates, leafy green vegetables, dried fruits, fat free milk, yogurt, legumes, peas, lentils, broccoli, tofu, peanuts, poultry and meats. Top 10 Foods That Lower Blood Pressure... 3 Steps to Weight Loss & Better Health. 1. Evaluate current health status 2. Maintain food and exercise diary 3. Appraise your health risks Articles This Week • Low Potassium Consumption = High Blood Pressure! Is low Potassium consumption as potent as high Sodium consumption in raising blood pressure? • Cantaloupe - love it, need it, want it, enjoy it. Who would have thought that the delicately fragranced and succulent cantaloupe • The Pregnancy Series Part 1. - Role of Nutrition During Pre-Pregnancy The difference between just having a baby and having a healthy baby rests on micrograms. Did you know... That easily available SALT SUBSTITUTES* when used in moderation: • Help preserve taste • Are naturally rich in potassium & • Low in sodium * (Must be used with caution for patients with renal & heart disorders-it is recommended that they check with the doctor before use.) This site complies to the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. NutritionVista.com team of nutritionists is trained to provide guidance based on best accepted clinical practices for weight loss and chronic disease management. NutritionVista.com is the most comprehensive preventive health portal that is disease specific, reliable and accredited by the Health on Net Foundation. With NutritionVista.com you can find simple diet strategies that are customized to your health needs, personal likes and dislikes, cultural preferences and are easy to follow. With Nutritionists In New Delhi  •  Mumbai   •  Gurgaon   •  Bangalore   •  Ahmedabad   •  Lucknow   •  New York   •  Bronx Privacy Policy  •  Disclaimers