Cardiac Diet for High Blood Pressure

Overview

A cardiac diet for high blood pressure focuses on lowering hypertension while supporting heart health. This diet emphasizes low-sodium, potassium-rich foods like bananas and spinach, helping manage blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular strain.

Diet Benefits

The NHLBI endorses low-sodium diets for hypertension.

Meal Plan

• Breakfast: Yogurt with bananas.
• Dinner: Grilled salmon, spinach.
• Instructions: Limit salt.
• Benefit: Reduces blood pressure.

Tips

• Use herbs for flavor.
• Monitor BP regularly.

FAQ

• Effective? Yes, within weeks.
• Sodium limit? 2,300 mg daily.

Next Steps

Explore Heart Diet for Conditions for more.