World Hypertension Day: Dietary Choices For Hypertension Management

Always check the labels on food items and ensure you pay special attention to the percentage of saturated fats. Words like ‘hydrogenated’ or ‘partially hydrogenated’ on food labels are most definitely a danger sign, owing to their indication of high trans fats and saturated fats. (Image Source: Getty)

Restrict the consumption of foods high in saturated fat. Consume food with saturated fat typically lower than 20%. Avoid food with high saturated fat content like hard cheeses, ice cream, egg yolks, whole milk, cream, butter. (Image Source: Getty)

Including lean protein foods like very lean meat, skinless chicken, fish, soy and fat-free or 1% fat dairy products, in your diet will contribute greatly to a healthy heart. (Image Source: Getty)

Eliminating food like chicken, fish, lean meats is not a compulsion. However, it is greatly recommended that healthy ways of cooking these foods are ensured. Grilling, boiling, baking and poaching these food items may be the best ways to consume them. (Image Source: Getty)

Limiting processed foods and fried dishes is a fundamental dietary restriction. (Image Source: Getty)

When you are tracking saturated fats or trans fats consumed, avoiding commercially baked goods like cookies, crackers, donuts, will aid your goals. (Image Source: Getty)

Inputs by: Dr. Mukesh Batra, Chairman and Founder of Dr. Batra’s®️ Group of Companies. (Image Source: Getty)