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Hypertension and Weight Loss

funkim55
funkim55 Posts: 216 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Does anyone know about Hypertension Diets other than the DASH Diet? I would like a variety of diet plans to chose from in order to plan my meals.

THANKS!

Replies

  • kd_mazur
    kd_mazur Posts: 569 Member
    my doctor has suggested less than 1500g of sodium a day. Other than than I don't follow a special diet. However the dash diet was helpful in determining which foods would keep me under 1500. Check out some books at your local library.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    The DASH diet is recommended by most medical professionals for hypertension. It's a pretty flexible plan, but if you choose not to follow it, you should first ask your doctor or a Registered Dietitican. :+1:
  • afatpersonwholikesfood
    afatpersonwholikesfood Posts: 577 Member
    I don't know what your starting weight is, and people have different factors contributing to hypertension, but I just wanted to share that losing weight without any special BP plan took my pressure from 160/90 to 112/63 at my recent Dr. appt.
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