Diet Rx
Diet for Hypertension
Hypertension commonly termed as high blood pressure is a condition which increases the risk of heart disease or stroke. It occurs when the blood pressure increases to unhealthy levels. Symptoms of hypertension include headaches, nosebleed and dizziness.
Eat freely 93 foods
Foods that help with this condition — build meals around these.
ANIMAL MEAT
- Organ meat
- Red meat
- Skinless poultry
CEREALS AND MILLETS
- Amarnath
- Bajra
- Barley (Jau)
- Brown Rice
- Buckwheat (Kuttu)
- Maize (corn)
- Oats (Jaee)
- Ragi (Nachni)
- Rice porridge (Khichadi)
- Rye
- Soyabean
- Wheat
- White rice
- Whole wheat
- Whole-wheat flour
CONDIMENTS AND SPICES-DRY
- Chia seeds
- Fennel
- Flaxseeds (Alsi)
CONDIMENTS AND SPICES-FRESH
- Coriander (Dhaniya)
EGG AND EGG PRODUCTS
- Egg yolk
FRUITS
- Apricot (Khubani)
- Avocado
- Banana
- Dates (Khajur)
- Grapefruit (Chakotra)
- Grapes
- Indian Blackberry (Jamun)
- Lemon
- Mango
- Musk melon
- Orange
- Peaches
- Pineapple (Anaanas)
- Pomegranate (Anaar)
- Prunes
- Raisins (Kishmish)
- Sapota (Chikoo)
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
GRAIN LEGUMES
- Beans
- Black beans
- Black-eyed beans (Lobia/Rongi)
- Lentils (Dals)
- Mung (Moong Dal)
- Pink Lentils (Masoor dal)
- Sprouts
- White beans
- Whole-grain bread
GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES
- Fenugreek (Methi)
- Spinach (Palak)
MARINE FISH
- King fish (Surmai)
- Mahi Mahi (Parlaa)
- Tuna
MILK PRODUCTS
- Butter milk
- Curd (Dahi)
- Kefir
- Lassi (Buttermilk)
- Low-fat milk
- Skimmed milk
MISCELLANEOUS
- Coconut water
- Ginger tea
- Green tea
- Honey
- Sugarcane juice
- Tofu
- Tulsi tea
NUTS AND OIL SEEDS
- Almond (Badam)
- Avocado oil
- Flaxseed oil (Alasi ka tel)
- Groundnut oil (Moongaphale ka tel)
- Olive oil (Jaitoon ka tel)
- Pistachio (Pista)
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sesame oil (Til ka tel)
- Sunflower oil (Soorajmukhi ka tel)
OTHER VEGETABLES
- Beetroot (Chukandar)
- Bell pepper (Capsicum)
- Bottle gourd (Lauki)
- Broccoli
- Cucumber
- Drumstick (Sehjan)
- Lady finger
- Leek (Hara piyaaz)
- Lotus stem (Kamal Kakdi)
- Peas
POULTRY
- Chicken soup
ROOTS AND TUBERS
- Carrot
- Potato
- Spring Onion
SUGARS
- Jaggery (Gudh)
In moderation 7 foods
Fine occasionally; keep portions and frequency in check.
ANIMAL MEAT
- Deli meat
- Processed meat
FRUITS
- Water chestnut (Singhaada)
MILK PRODUCTS
- Butter
- Whole milk
MISCELLANEOUS
- Coffee
- Margarine (dalda)
Better avoided 13 foods
Foods that tend to make this condition worse.
ANIMAL MEAT
- Bacon
- Cured meat
- Fried chicken
- Ground meat (Keema)
- Lamb
MARINE SHELLFISH
- Shellfish
MILK PRODUCTS
- Cheese
- Feta cheese
- Full fat milk
- Ice Cream
MISCELLANEOUS
- Pickles (Achaar)
- Sweet drinks
OTHER VEGETABLES
- Garden cress seeds (Halim)
This is general dietary guidance for a condition, not a prescription or a personal diet plan. What is right for you depends on your health, medicines and reports — confirm changes with a doctor or dietitian.