'These superfoods help keep hypertension at bay'

Hypertension is one of Indias most common lifestyle diseases and often termed a silent killer disease The condition exhibits no symptoms even if blood pressure reaches a dangerously high level making a person prone to having a cardiac arrest or strokeWith the fastpaced life and demanding work schedules everyone is under a significant level of stress The pandemic has further escalated the stress levels due to work from home resulting in longer working hoursHypertension refers to a condition where the longterm force of the blood is unusually high against the artery walls leading to several other diseases over time notes Sharanya S Shastry a dietician at Apollo Spectra Hospital BangaloreRegular headaches nosebleeds and shortness of breath are a few symptoms of high blood pressure these are not specific to only hypertension and dont occur till the blood pressure is at a severely increased level says the expertAccording to Shastry including a few foods in the daily diet can help manage hypertension as these foods have medicinal properties A few superfoods for hypertension arePomegranateThis delicious fruit contains antioxidants and bioactive polyphenols which possess many medicinal qualities beneficial for hypertension One can simply include a bowl of fresh fruit as their midmorning snackJamun fruitHigh blood pressure can cause narrowing of the blood vessels and this fruit contains potassium which is good for the muscles Besides being a wonder fruit for hypertension jamun fruit is also good for managing elevated cholesterol and blood sugar levelsBeetrootThis has been a goto superfood for Olympians as it contains natural nitrates which are converted into nitric oxide by the digestive system A glass of raw beetroot juice or a cooked vegetarian dish of beetroot can significantly reduce high blood pressure levels in 23 hours of consumptionGarlicGarlic has been known to have medicinal properties for ages as it produces a natural compound called allicin on being crushed or chopped It can bring blood pressure down instantly and is an excellent option to be added to the everyday food intake of hypertension patientsMethifenugreekBoth leaves and seeds are rich in fibre Calcium and they reduce the level of LDLTG in the body resulting in bringing the blood pressure down Hence include methi seeds in your tadka or a methi paratha in your dietFoods that have a proven history of helping maintain a healthy blood pressure level A combination of these and a moderate level of physical activity daily can significantly help manage hypertension While working from home try to create a sleep routine that gives the body ample time to reboot and resetAs we wait for this pandemic to pass it is imperative that health becomes of prime importance in order to boost immunity and battle the consequences of the virusThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoeverAlso Read A High Degree of Crowdfunding Why scores of Indian students are seeking donations to study abroad