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I also almost have high blood pressure. I went to a Harvard Medical School article.
This is a bit of their shopping list for HBP. No guarantees it is correct.
record what you eat
lose weight if needed
fruits
veggies and frozen veggies and green veggies
dairy
beans
nuts
whole-grains
unsaturated fats such as olive oil
meditterean healthful eating
fish
turkey and chicken
red meat
eggs
yogurt
chocolate
Here is a nice link from Harvard Medical School
https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/beating-high-blood-pressure-with-food
These are from an article from Healthline. Also no guarantees.
tomatoes
salmon
swiss chard
spinach
pumpkin seeds
berries
pistachios
carrots
celery
beets
broccoli
greek yogurt
herbs and spices
flax seeds
Addition to above post on 5-7-22:
The above post is information I located on HBP.
The below post comment is information on heart health.
I don't know how old your Harvard article was (please edit your post to include the link), but this one is from August 2021: "Eating fish two or three times a week can lower LDL in two ways: by REPLACING MEAT, which has LDL-boosting saturated fats, and by delivering LDL-lowering omega-3 fats. Omega-3s reduce triglycerides in the bloodstream and also protect the heart by helping prevent the onset of abnormal heart rhythms." SOURCE: https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/11-foods-that-lower-cholesterol May 22 by member: JustBananas
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I don't know how old your Harvard article was (please edit your post to include the link), but this one is from August 2021: "Eating fish two or three times a week can lower LDL in two ways: by REPLACING MEAT, which has LDL-boosting saturated fats, and by delivering LDL-lowering omega-3 fats. Omega-3s reduce triglycerides in the bloodstream and also protect the heart by helping prevent the onset of abnormal heart rhythms." SOURCE: https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/11-foods-that-lower-cholesterol
06 May 22 by member: JustBananas
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Oh, Thank you so much for the information Just Bananas. What wonderful news and I appreciate it.
07 May 22 by member: sugarplum_
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I'm not sure if it's the weight loss or the dietary changes I've made, but my BP has come down a bit. Lifestyle changes go a long way. You're taking the initiative to make choices that'll help, and that's commendable 👍
07 May 22 by member: writingwyo
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@Sugarplum: your article was older (August 2019), and a very important detail was left out: "Red meat (limit cold cuts, sausage, other processed meats): Servings per week: 1. Amount to buy for a week: 1/4 pound." It also includes items like sugar and desserts. When in doubt, I would follow your personal doctor's recommendation as to what will work, as oftentimes there are multiple health issues with the raised LDL, like diabetes and kidney stones, heart disease, and elevated blood pressure.
07 May 22 by member: JustBananas
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Just keep in mind Sugarplum, the amount of mercury found in fish lately. On that note. having fish tonight.😋👍🌺
07 May 22 by member: Shrewdness
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Thanks all for your great input. I have an appointment with the MA at my Doctor's office, when he/she can fit me in.
07 May 22 by member: sugarplum_
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Thank you, sugar plum and other FS friends. For me, a much lower BP is hopefully the primary outcome of significant weight loss😊
07 May 22 by member: Maguscanook
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