INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
High blood pressure occurs when force of blood on artery walls is higher than normal
It is one of most prevalent disorders around globe
According to WHO, raised blood pressure is estimated to cause 7.5 million deaths globally
If your blood pressure is anything above 130/80 mmHg over a consistent period of time, it is advised for you to seek medical intervention
If raised blood pressure is not controlled, it could also lead to heart attack or stroke
Experts also suggest certain dietary tweaks, which could keep untimely spikes at bay
For instance, you should steer clear of trans-fats and excessively salty food
Sodium disturbs water balance in body, which exerts a lot of pressure on blood vessels, thereby contributing in surged blood pressure levels
Switching to home-made, healthy and nutritious foods may do wonders to keep your BP levels in check
And no, you need not look out for expensive and exotic ingredients in your kitchen, something as simple as a cooling bowl of yogurt is said
We use it generously in our gravies, whip creamy raitas, buttermilk and what not
Yogurt is also one of healthiest superfoods out there
Especially, Greek yogurt or hung curd, which is basically just yogurt with all whey removed
Yogurt is packed with calcium that is known to boost bone health and give us stronger teeth
According to book 'Healing Foods' by DK Publishing House, "Calcium helps keep blood vessels more supple enabling them to expand slightly
a good source of potassium
Potassium helps negate ill-effects of sodium, by making you eliminate sodium through your urine
A 100 grams serving of non-fat Greek yogurt has 141 mg of potassium
Yogurt has negligible saturated fat, which further makes it an ideal bet for high blood pressure management.You can eat a bowl of yogurt or
You can also top it with some berries and seeds of your choice
You can also try some interesting varieties of raita like this delicious flaxseed raita by Chef Niru Gupta
Flaxseeds are also packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to support heart health.Try making this raita at home with this simple
It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion
Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information
