Maintaining a healthy weight can be an important part of blood pressure management.
If you are overweight, losing even a modest amount of weight may help reduce blood pressure. The exact amount of weight loss needed varies from person to person.
Rather than following extreme diets, focus on sustainable changes.
For example, replace processed meat with beans or fish several times a week, choose fruit instead of salty snacks, and drink water instead of sugary beverages.
Small changes repeated consistently can add up.
Other Lifestyle Habits Matter Too
Food is only one part of blood pressure management.
Regular physical activity can help lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular fitness. Adults are generally advised to get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, along with muscle-strengthening activities on at least two days per week, unless a healthcare professional has advised otherwise.
Other important factors include:
Getting enough sleep
Managing stress
