The nutrition teacher at Anhembi Morumbi teaches three preparations and explains the importance of including certain ingredients in the routine of those suffering from hypertension
Do you know how to take care of hypertension? If your answer is no, let’s face it, it’s time to find out. We spoke with Anhembi Morumbi nutrition teacher, Driele Cavalcanti, to answer all your questions and also teach you three recipes to add good ingredients to your daily life.
“Systemic arterial hypertension is characterized by a prolonged increase in blood pressure levels, however it can be aggravated by the presence of other risk factors, such as abdominal obesity, glucose intolerance and diabetes. It is also related to other factors, for example, consumption of alcoholic beverages, excessive consumption of salt, fats and processed foods”, explains the professional.
Having said this, it is important to highlight that it is necessary to consume adequate quantities of sodium, not exceeding five grams per day, maintain an adequate weight (to find out yours, consult your doctor), limit the intake of alcoholic beverages and maintain a healthy diet. healthy. model. . To do this, we have listed some nutrients that, according to Cavalcanti, are interesting to take.
Magnesium
Since it is a mineral that inhibits the contraction of vascular smooth muscles and plays an essential role in the regulation of blood pressure, being a vasodilator, it is necessary to take magnesium with a certain adequacy. Foods to get it into your body? Pumpkin seeds, Brazil nuts, almonds, hazelnuts, cashews and tofu.
Potassium
The same goes for potassium, this too should be included in your routine without exaggerating; the expert recommends two to four grams per day. Its role is to protect the body from cardiovascular damage and assist in the use of diuretic drugs.
This part can be filled, in the food part, with fruit (avocado, banana, melon, passion fruit, orange, blackberry), vegetables (potatoes, cassava, carrot, potato, parsley, cauliflower, beetroot, radish, pumpkin), legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas, fresh and dried peas) and cereals (oats and wheat germ).
Revenues:
Pumpkin bread: A microwave cabotiá pumpkin bread, ready in 5 minutes, contains egg, olive oil, oat flour, baking powder, herbed salt and turmeric. See the recipe here.
Tasty pumpkin with chicken: Pumpkin cooked with chicken breast, onion, herb salt, pepper, paprika and turmeric. These are the ingredients to prepare this tasty snack. Discover the recipe!
Cocoa mousse: Without milk or eggs, this cocoa mousse is creamy just like the traditional recipe. Instead, you’ll use avocado, ripe banana, raisins, cocoa powder, and water. Learn the recipe!
6 foods that help reduce inflammation in the body
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
