5 Foods To Manage Blood Pressure During Winters

Winter is that time of the year which reminds you of Thanksgiving day, Christmas, snow, cakes, puddings. Sadly, it is also that time of the year, when along with festivities, one has to take more care of one's health. Those with hypertension, high blood pressure, has to take extra care to keep their blood pressure under control. These 5 winter veges will not only keep you healthy, but also help you to manage well your blood pressure.

Winter is here; while the cold season brings us some relief from the scorching summers, it also triggers a number of health conditions, including high blood pressure of hypertension. Some of the main reasons of high blood pressure during winters are due to an inactive lifestyle, an increased consumption of sodium as you feel hungrier, and constrained blood vessels because of drop in temperatures. As the temperatures drops, the body tends to restrict blood flow in order to maintain temperature and retain heat, causing the blood pressure to rise. Nowadays, high blood pressure is a common condition that is affecting large groups of people across the world, including India. While, one cannot stop the seasons from changing, but they can definitely manage hypertension through a healthy diet and a physically active lifestyle. We list out some foods that may help manage blood pressure levels during the harsh winter months.

Avoid drinking alcohol and caffeine as they can cause the body to lose heat rapidly.
Make sure to keep your skin least exposed during cold days. In fact, dress in layers to conserve body heat.
Eat a well-balanced diet consisting of variety of foods rich in essential nutrients that help lower blood pressure. A DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is generally recommended to people with hypertension. For the uninitiated, a DASH diet emphasises eating vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy products, and moderate amounts of lean-meats, fish, whole grains, etc

Foods To Manage Blood Pressure During Winters | Foods To Manage Hypertension

 1. Methi/ fenugreek leaves
Methi contains soluble fibre that helps reduce cholesterol. In fact, methi is a vegetable that contains less amount of sodium, which makes it an even better food for blood pressure. Make sure you have washed it thoroughly and cooked it properly. These leaves not only help for your blood pressure, but also for your blood sugar levels. The leaves can be cut, put in wheat flour, put your seasoning, make paranthas or, cook potatoes, just when potatoes are almost done, add the washed leaves, cook for 2-3 minutes, adding seasoning. It can be made with rice, pakoras !
2. Radish
Radish contains potassium that regulates the blood flow and further manages blood pressure levels, keeping them stable. Add radish in your salads for the best results, you can make tasty radish stuffed paranthas, make vegetable, just temper, add diced radish, salt and wee bit chili pdr. to cook it.
3. Spinach
Spinach has the goodness of potassium, magnesium and lutein, all of which prevent thickening of artery walls, thus reducing heart attack risks. Spinach can be made into a variety of dishes- soups, salads, with other veges, in gravies, with rice as pulao or biryani, pakora, in paranthas, just use your imagination, well last but not the least smoothies !
4. Carrots
The potassium in carrots helps relax the tension in your blood vessels and arteries, which in turn, helps reducing your blood pressure level. It also tends to nullify the ill-effects of sodium and reduce the risk of heart diseases. Carrots aren't just good for eyes, but also can be used right from cakes, halwas, stuffed paranthas, soups, salads, pulaos, biryanis, smoothies and so on and on .
5. Beetroot
Beetroots are a rich source of B vitamins that help improve nerve function. They contain antioxidants that maintain blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The nitric oxide gas helps relax and dilate blood vessels.This again is as versatile as the previous ones, right from cakes to cutlets to soups, smoothies.

A healthy diet can never go wrong. Take care of your health and ensure a fit and hypertension-free life!

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