Having high blood pressure does not necessarily mean that a person has to eliminate certain foods from his or her diet. Instead of trying to cut them out, a person should focus on moderation and finding healthy substitutes for their favorite snacks. Here are 8 foods and drinks to avoid for people with high blood pressure. 1. Salty foods Sodium can raise blood pressure. Many people eat too much sodium without realizing it. Processed and fast foods usually contain excessive amounts of sodium, often more than the 2,300 milligramsTrusted Source a person should consume daily. It's worth checking nutrition labels and being aware that even foods that people consider healthy, such as vegetable juices, can be high in sodium. Examples of high sodium foods includeTrusted Source:

• bread and rolls
• pizza
• sandwiches
• cured meats and cured meats
• canned soup
• tacos i burrito

2. Foods containing sugars Sugary foods offer few health benefits and raise the risk of unintended weight gain. It can also contribute to high blood pressure. A 2014 study suggests that sugary foods can increase blood pressure even more than salt. The study lists foods containing high fructose corn syrup as a factor that can raise blood pressure. The following are examples of foods that may contain high fructose corn syrup:

• processed desserts
• packaged meals
• crackers
• granola bars or other nutritional bars
• peanut butter
• People should check the packaging on these products to make sure they are choosing products free of high fructose corn syrup.

Learn more about high fructose corn syrup here. 3. Red meat Red meat can raise a person's blood pressure. The process of metabolizing red meat in the body can also release compounds that further raise blood pressure. All red meats are listed below:

• beef
• lamb
• pork
• cattle
• grain
• goat

4 . Sugar drinks While drinking occasional sugary drinks may be fine, drinking a lot of sugar-sweetened beverages can raise blood pressure. What's more, many sweetened drinks also have caffeine in them, which can further raise blood pressure. Sweetened beverages, which may contain caffeine or high fructose corn syrup, can include sodas and fruit juices. 5. Alcohol Drinking too much alcohol can raise a person's blood pressure, according to the American Heart AssociationTrusted Source. Excessive drinking may also be an independent risk factor for heart disease. Alcohol also contains a lot of empty calories. Consuming it can cause unintended weight gain or replace healthier meal options. The AHA recommends that men limit alcohol to no more than two drinks a day and women to no more than one drink a day. 6. saturated fats A person looking to lower blood pressure or reduce the risk of high blood pressure should limit the intake of saturated fatsTrusted source. For most people, this means that no more than 5-6% of daily calories should come from saturated fat, which can be present in sweets and baked goods. Examples of foods containing saturated fat include: Desserts, such as chocolate, toffee, cakes, puddings, cookies, and cookies and cakes Processed meat, including sausages, hamburgers, bacon and kebabs Cooking fats such as butter, lard, ghee, dipping, margarine, goose fat or tallow Oils, including coconut oil and cream and palm oils Full-fat dairy products such as cream, milk, yogurt, crème fraiche and cheese. 45. processed and prepackaged foods Packaged foods that may appear healthy, such as vegetable- and meat-based meals, can get much of their flavor from high sodium levels. It is advisable to avoid these products as much as possible or check nutrition labels and choose only those products that are relatively low in sodium. 7. spices A person with high blood pressure does not have to avoid all spices. However, it is important to check labels, as some products may contain high amounts of sugar or sodium. It's also important not to rely on taste, as even condiments that don't taste salty can contain high amounts of sodium. Examples of spices that may contain large amounts of salt or sugar areTrusted Source: keczup sos chili soy sauce salad dressings A person can check the packaging and replace the spices he often uses with products low in salt, sugar or both. 8. Caffeine Caffeine can temporarily raise blood pressure, causing very high blood pressure readings. Those trying to reduce their caffeine intake may choose to drink less regular coffee or replace it with decaffeinated coffee. People with a history of dangerously high blood pressure may need to contact their doctor to discuss reducing or eliminating caffeine intake. Translated from www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)   [cool_tag_cloud on_single_display="local"]