Food can have positive or negative impacts for hypertensive; Cardiologist Dr. Roberto Yano indicates what to avoid in routine
Hypertension, known as “hypertension”, is one of the most common health problems in Brazilreaching about one in four adults. Often it has no symptoms – and it is therefore called silent disease. The safest way to identify it is measuring the pressure regularly, with digital or manual devices. In some cases, signs such as frequent headaches, dizziness, lack of breath and blurred vision may emerge.
Although medical treatment is essential, daily assistance with food is also decisive. According to the cardiologist Dr. Roberto YanoWhat goes to the dish can be both ally and enemy of cardiovascular health. “A balanced diet helps to control the pressure, but some foods act as a trigger to increase hypertension and must be avoided or consumed with great moderation.”The expert explains.
What to avoid in the food routine?
1.
Sausage, ham, salami and sausage have high concentrations of sodium and preservatives that favor the increase in blood pressure.
2. Excessive salt
The high consumption of kitchen salt is still the main bad guy. The recommendation of the World Health Organization is a maximum of 5 grams per day.
3. Ultra elaborate foods
Ready -made dishes, instant soups e fast food They concentrate the hidden sodium, which often goes unnoticed by the consumer.
4. Allecolic drinks and sugary drinks
Excess sugar contributes to obesity and insulin resistance, conditions that aggravate hypertension.
5. Excessive coffee and energy
Caffeine in large quantities can increase pressure momentarily, being harmful to those who already have a diagnosis of hypertension.
Dr. Roberto Yano stresses that the doctor is combined with nutritional care and daily routine is fundamental. “It is not just about cutting food, but learning to replace them with healthier options that favor longevity and quality of life.”concludes.
Information on Dr. Roberto Yano
Dr. Roberto Yano He is cardiologist and specialist in the stimulation of the artificial heart by the Brazilian company of cardiovascular and Amb. Currently their social networks, which brings #amigosdocoCao, have a significant number of followers. There are more than 2 million channels involved and distributed on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. In 2024 he was in 7th place among the health influencers in the Ibest prize, being the most voted cardiologist in the ranking.
*Text written in collaboration with MF Press Global
Source: Terra
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