Hypertension is caused by long-term increased pressure of blood against the walls of blood vessels, which can eventually lead to heart disease.
The more blood the heart has to pump, the harder it works and the more narrow the arteries become. This increases blood pressure, which contributes to heart disease and stroke.
According to the latest statistics, the people most affected are in the United States, where about 70 million adults suffer from some of the above problems. 40% of adults are over 25 years old.
Various causes play a large part in their problems, but stress, poor diet and lack of physical activity contribute the most.
These factors increase the risk of developing arterial hypertension. A poor lifestyle is also associated with elevated cholesterol levels.
Want to know the foods that will help you fight high blood pressure and cholesterol? Definitely do not exclude cucumber and garlic from your diet.
Cucumber
It is an extremely healthy vegetable, rich in water, fiber, potassium and magnesium. Potassium is a mineral that helps balance the amount of sodium in your cells.
It is a kind of prevention of type 2 diabetes, promotes weight loss and regulates blood pressure.
Garlic
Many people consider garlic a traditional remedy for high blood pressure. High cholesterol can put you at risk for coronary heart disease. Myocardial infarction is caused by reduced blood flow due to narrowing of the arteries by atherosclerosis.
Many studies have confirmed that allicin in garlic works by the same mechanism as ACE inhibitors to lower blood pressure.
Garlic is believed to prevent the production of angiotensin II (a hormone that helps relax blood vessels). Garlic is also very useful in effectively regulating LDL cholesterol levels.
Cucumber salad with garlic
You should eat cucumber and garlic every day if you have any problem.
You will need the following ingredients:
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 cucumber
- 3-4 tablespoons of water
- 1/2-1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Wash the cucumber and cut it into small pieces. Transfer the cucumber to a large glass bowl. Now you need to chop the garlic and add it to the cucumber.
Add vinegar and water and adjust as needed. Serve the cucumber garlic salad with fresh mint.
Earlier, the doctor named foods that can lead to stress.
Author: Valeria Kisternaya
