With the improvement of modern people's living standards and the intensification of work pressure, hypertension is becoming increasingly common, and the number of people suffering from hypertension is also on the rise. However, hypertensive patients need to adhere to taking medication on time to control their blood pressure levels, although there are also some dietary taboos. Below, the editor has compiled some fruits that cannot be eaten for high blood pressure.
Firstly, citrus. Raw food is beneficial to qi, health, digestion, spleen and stomach, and blood pressure. It has a certain effect on the prevention and treatment of suppurative pharyngitis, tonsillitis, diabetes, and viral colds. Due to the high content of carotenoids in citrus fruits, excessive consumption can cause carotenoids in blood, leading to symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, and fatigue. At the same time, consuming more citrus fruits can cause internal heat, leading to functional disorders and symptoms such as oral ulcers, glossitis, and pharyngitis. Therefore, it is recommended that hypertensive patients eat with caution.
Secondly, pears. It has the effects of generating saliva, moistening dryness, clearing heat, relieving cough, and resolving phlegm. It also has the effects of lowering blood pressure, clearing heat and relieving pain. Eating pears is very beneficial for patients with hypertension and heart disease who experience symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, palpitations, and tinnitus. Pear is still an excellent food therapy for patients with hepatitis and cirrhosis. However, excessive consumption of pears can damage the spleen and stomach, promote yin and dampness, cause gastrointestinal dysfunction, and lead to diseases such as diarrhea. Therefore, those with stomach cold, spleen deficiency, and diarrhea should avoid eating them. Hypertensive patients should eat less.
Thirdly, grapes. Raw food can nourish qi and blood, strengthen muscles and bones, promote meridians, and facilitate urination. Long term consumption can also promote fitness and longevity. It is beneficial for treating hypertension, can also make people energetic, and has the effect of inhibiting bacteria. Due to the high content of citric acid, malic acid, etc. in grapes, eating too much at once can damage the spleen and cause internal heat. Patients with spleen stomach deficiency cold and diabetes should eat less or no food. But it has a high sugar content, so hypertensive patients should consume it with caution.
Fourthly, pomegranate. Eating pomegranate raw has the effects of generating saliva, quenching thirst, stopping diarrhea, and stopping bleeding. For those with insufficient body fluids, dry throat and mouth, and restless thirst, it can be said to be a great food therapy. Pomegranate also has good therapeutic effects on cough, wheezing, drunkenness, arteriosclerosis, liver disease, etc. But eating too much pomegranate can damage your teeth. Hypertensive patients should consume with caution.
For friends with high blood pressure, it is best to choose not to eat the fruits listed above. If you really like them, you should also pay attention to controlling the amount and not eat too much. Naturally, hypertensive patients can eat more fruits that are beneficial for lowering blood pressure, such as hawthorn, lemon, etc. These fruits are very beneficial for lowering hypertension.
