{"id":82107,"date":"2023-11-26T06:21:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T06:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/posterboyedit.com\/?p=82107"},"modified":"2023-11-26T06:21:27","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T06:21:27","slug":"im-a-doctor-here-are-three-breakfast-choices-to-slash-high-blood-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/posterboyedit.com\/lifestyle\/im-a-doctor-here-are-three-breakfast-choices-to-slash-high-blood-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"Im a doctor &#8211; here are three breakfast choices to slash high blood pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Dr Chris Steele shares diet tips on reducing blood pressure<\/h3>\n<p>High blood pressure, or hypertension, is thought to affect around a quarter of all adults in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>It means that your heart is having to work harder than usual to pump blood around the body.<\/p>\n<p>Over time this puts you at greater risk for a number of dangerous medical emergencies such as strokes and heart attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Diet is a major contributing factor when it comes to high blood pressure, with salt being one of the main culprits.<\/p>\n<p>With this in mind an expert spoke exclusively with\u00a0Express.co.uk\u00a0about foods that can help lower blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>&#8216;I\u2019m a doctor &#8211; here\u2019s a powerful ingredient that can boost your metabolism&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/11\/590x\/secondary\/high-blood-pressure-cereal-5079271.jpg?r=1700655456381\"><\/p>\n<p>Doctor Deborah Lee, from the Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, specifically recommended three breakfast foods that can tackle hypertension.<\/p>\n<h3>Wholegrain cereal<\/h3>\n<p>Dr Lee advised choosing whole grain cereals over what is known as refined cereals to lower your blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p>She explained: \u201cIn a 2012 study 13,368 male doctors, average age 52, were followed up for 16 years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cResults showed that those who ate cereal more frequently during the week had the lowest incidence of hypertension.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe risk of developing hypertension went down as cereal consumption went up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As part of this study, whole grain cereals were classified as those that contained at least 25 percent oats or brain.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Help your heart, joints, metabolism and sleep with one simple daily activity[INSIGHT] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Warning drinking too much coffee could put you at risk of silent killer disease[INFORMER] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Nurse\u2019s warning over red flag sign in your neck that shouldn&#8217;t be ignored[EXPERT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/11\/590x\/secondary\/blood-pressure-5079277.jpg?r=1700655456447\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to picking the best cereal, Dr Lee recommended:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Porridge oats<\/li>\n<li>No-added sugar muesli or granola<\/li>\n<li>Shredded wheat<\/li>\n<li>Bran flakes<\/li>\n<li>Cornflakes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>She added: \u201cRead the labels. Avoid cereal with added sugar and check it is low in salt. Take care with portion size.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Yoghurt<\/h3>\n<p>Dr Lee referenced a 2018 study in which three groups of adults were followed for 30 years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThose who are yoghurt five or more times per week had 19 percent, 17 percent and six percent reduction in developing hypertension in the NHS, NHS II and HPFS groups, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn fact, consuming all dairy products was linked to a lower risk of hypertension.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNote that in the study, cream, cheese and butter were not included as &#8216;all dairy&#8217;. The dairy products included were milk (all types), cheese (cottage cheese, ricotta and hard cheese), ice cream, and any type of yoghurt.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/11\/590x\/secondary\/blood-pressure-5079276.jpg?r=1700655456505\"><\/p>\n<p>She advised how to select your breakfast yoghurt.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe choice can be bewildering,\u201d Dr Lee said. \u201cA yoghurt is only a yoghurt if it is made from fermented milk and bacteria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLook for yoghurt made with live cultures \u2013 these are live bacteria which are probiotics which live healthily in your gut, aiding digestion and enabling a range of metabolic processes which are beneficial for health.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYoghurt made with live cultures is not suitable for anyone who has a weakened immune system or is neutropenic.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAvoid high sugar, sweetened yoghurts, or those with artificial sweeteners.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAdd your own fresh fruit and nuts to yoghurt for breakfast, to get added antioxidants and fibre.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Fruit<\/h3>\n<p>Dr Lee said: \u201cEating fruit for breakfast you can\u2019t go far wrong.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn a 2022 study, home blood pressure readings were collected from 2,283 adults in Malm, Sweden who were not on treatment for high blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cQuestionnaires were also completed about their fruit consumption.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cResults showed a statistically significant association between lower systolic (upper value) blood pressure readings and increased consumption of fruit, especially bananas, apples, pears and citrus fruit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBananas lowered blood pressure by 2.7 mmHg, apples and pears by 3.9 mmHg and citrus fruits by 3.4 mmHg.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr Lee said the best fruits to lower blood pressure are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bananas<\/li>\n<li>Apples<\/li>\n<li>Pears<\/li>\n<li>Berries<\/li>\n<li>Figs<\/li>\n<li>Kiwi fruit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/life-style\/health\/1837787\/high-blood-pressure-lower-diet-breakfast-foods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr Chris Steele shares diet tips on reducing blood pressure High blood pressure, or hypertension, is thought to affect around a quarter of all adults in the UK. 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