Diet Rx

Diet for Low BP

Hypotension, often known as low blood pressure, is a condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is lower than usual. Dehydration, specific drugs, or underlying medical issues are just a few of the causes. Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting are the symptoms.

Eat freely 16 foods

Foods that help with this condition — build meals around these.

FRUITS

  • Avocado
  • Dark chocolate
  • Dates (Khajur)
  • Orange
  • Raisins (Kishmish)

GRAINS

  • Whole Grain

GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES

  • Spinach (Palak)

MILK PRODUCTS

  • Milk

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Coconut water

NUTS AND OIL SEEDS

  • Almond (Badam)

OTHER VEGETABLES

  • Beetroot (Chukandar)
  • Broccoli
  • Tomato

ROOTS AND TUBERS

  • Carrot
  • Sweet potato (Sakarkand)
  • Salt

In moderation 20 foods

Fine occasionally; keep portions and frequency in check.

CEREALS AND MILLETS

  • Maize (corn)
  • White rice

EGG AND EGG PRODUCTS

  • EGG

FRUITS

  • Apple
  • Banana
  • Fruit Juice
  • Grapes
  • Mango
  • Musk melon
  • Watermelon

MILK PRODUCTS

  • Cheese
  • Yogurt

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Honey

NUTS AND OIL SEEDS

  • Seeds and nuts

PROTEIN FOOD

  • Nuts
  • Peanut butter

ROOTS AND TUBERS

  • Potato

SUGARS

  • Jam and Jelly

SWEETS

  • Maple syrups
  • Dried Fruits

Better avoided 22 foods

Foods that tend to make this condition worse.

ANIMAL MEAT

  • Processed meat
  • Red meat

BEVERAGES

  • Caffeine

ENERGY DRINKS

  • Energy Drinks

JUNK FOOD

  • Chips
  • Fast food

LIQUID

  • Canned soups and broths

MILK PRODUCTS

  • Ice Cream
  • Whole milk

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Pasta
  • Pickles (Achaar)
  • White bread

OTHERS

  • Candy
  • Fried food

PROCESSED FOOD

  • Processed foods

SNACKS

  • Chips and other salty snacks

SUGARS

  • Soda
  • Sugary foods
  • Alcohol
  • High Fat Food
  • soy sauce
  • Tomato sauce

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.

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