What to eat and avoid
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common lifestyle diseases, and it affects millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), “An estimated 1.4 billion adults aged 30–79 years worldwide had hypertension in 2024; this represents 33% of the population in this age range.” However, high blood pressure often doesn’t show clear symptoms until it is too late. “An estimated 600 million adults with hypertension (44%) are unaware that they have the condition,” the WHO states.
And so, your lifestyle– which includes your everyday diet plays a huge role in managing it. Certain foods can help relax blood vessels, reduce sodium levels, and improve heart health, while others can silently push your blood pressure higher. Thus, making simple changes in your food habits can show great effects on your overall well-being. Here we list some of the best foods one should have and the worst foods one should avoid for high blood pressure (BP):
