What vegetables should be eaten for high blood pressure?

Written by Li Hai Wen
Cardiology
Updated on March 17, 2025
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Hypertension is a common disease in our daily life. What vegetables should people with hypertension eat? Pay attention to the following aspects: First, eat less salty food, especially pickled foods, such as salted pork, cured meat, and pickled fish products; these should be consumed in moderation. Second, eat more vegetables and fruits, such as celery, bitter melon, cabbage, and tomatoes. These vegetables are very helpful for our health. Likewise, fruits such as apples and pears, which are rich in Vitamin C, also assist in maintaining good health.

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What is the blood pressure for gestational hypertension?

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What is the difference between hypertensive nephropathy and renal hypertension?

There are fundamental differences between hypertensive nephropathy and nephrogenic hypertension. Firstly, hypertensive nephropathy occurs due to long-term high blood pressure, leading to complications in the kidneys. Generally, the history of hypertension exceeds ten years, and routine urine tests reveal a relatively small amount of protein in the urine. The main damage lies in the renal tubules, whose reabsorption and concentration functions are impaired. The primary treatment is to control the blood pressure well, possibly in conjunction with medication to protect the kidneys. On the other hand, nephrogenic hypertension originates from nephritis causing high blood pressure and is a form of secondary hypertension. In this condition, controlling blood pressure is particularly challenging. Usually, a significant amount of antihypertensive medication is required. Dietary considerations include a low salt and low fat diet, with daily salt intake limited to about three grams, maintaining regular schedules, and avoiding catching colds.