18 Foods to Steer Clear of for Healthy Blood Pressure

Milk Chocolate

Milk chocolate and white chocolate are high in sugar and fat, which contribute to weight gain and increased blood pressure.

Canned Beans

It would help if you were wary of pretty much any food that comes in a can, as canned foods tend to have a high sodium content.

Deli Meats

Deli meats are typically packed with sodium to help preserve the meat, and this can contribute to high blood pressure (or hypertension).

Donuts

We all know that donuts aren’t good for our general health, but they can be especially bad for your heart and blood pressure! Donuts are loaded with sugar and can lead to spikes in your blood pressure.

Pickles

Pickles are vegetables, so they must be healthy right? You couldn’t be more wrong! Pickles are ridiculously high in sodium due to the brining process they go through

Whole Milk

According to the Mayo Clinic, “some dairy foods [...] contain saturated fat – a fat that can raise low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease.

White Potatoes

White potatoes have a high glycemic index, meaning they’re quickly digested and absorbed and rapidly raise your blood sugar. This blood sugar spike then increases your blood pressure.

Canned Soups

Most of us turn to canned soups for a comforting dish, especially when sick. However, similarly to many other canned products, canned

Sugar

Sugar is well known to have negative effects on your health in many different ways, but did you know it can increase your blood pressure too?

White Bread

White bread is another food that has a high glycemic index. This can lead to blood sugar and insulin spikes that can subsequently increase your blood pressure.

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