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BLOOD PRESSURE RECIPES



There's no particular magic for preventing high blood pressure, but a smart diet and regular exercise can go a long way toward keeping it at a healthy level. Below is listed a variety of delicious and healthy recipes for controlling high blood pressure.

Aim for a varied menu including high-potassium foods like fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy, as well as lean meats and fish. Try to avoid lots of sodium, saturated fats and excessive alcohol. Maintaining a healthy weight is good too. Losing 10 percent of your current weight can help lower blood pressure. Enjoy these healthy recipes for a high blood pressure control diet. A healthy eating plan can both reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure and lower an already elevated blood pressure. Fruits, vegetables, and low fat dairy foods are low in saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol and help o keep the blood pressure under check and control. Aim for a varied menu including lean meats and fish as well. Try to avoid lots of sodium, saturated fats and excessive alcohol intake .

GARLIC VEGETABLE SOUP Vegetarian-Dish

Ingredients

Chopped mixed vegetables
(carrot,french beans,cauliflower,peas,baby corn)
: 1 cups
Chopped garlic
: 2 tsp
Chopped onions
: 1/4 cups
Quick cooking rolled oats
: 2 tsp
Oil
: 1 tsp
Salt and pepper
: To taste
For Garnish
Coriander
: 2 tsp
Garlic vegetable soup

Method

  • Heat the oil in a pan, add the onions and garlic and sauté till the onions are translucent.
  • Add the vegetables and sauté for a few minutes.
  • Add 2 cups of water and salt and pepper. Allow it to come to a boil and simmer till the vegetables are tender.
  • Add the oats and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot garnished with the coriander.