High blood pressure can lead to heart attack and stroke.

Most people with high blood pressure probably know that salting food sparingly or not at all is a health tip.

However, this is only one of the useful tips that will help lower blood pressure.

There are many other eating habits and cooking methods that you can use every day.

Below we will get to know the best.

Beware of hidden sodium

When shopping, check food labels carefully.

Labels such as "25% less sodium" are often misleading because they only mean that the product contains less salt than the original product.

Keep in mind that bread, cheese, salad dressings, and condiments are high in salt.

One example of this is cheese, which contains about 373 mg of sodium per 100 g.

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Use fiber to reduce pressure

Eating more healthy foods such as lentils, beans, whole grains, fruits and vegetables will help lower blood pressure.

These foods promote heart health not only because of their fiber content, but also because of the trace elements and antioxidants they contain.

Season dishes with greens

One way to replace salt is to season your food liberally with herbs and spices.

If the dish is well seasoned, it does not need much salt.

Use garlic, onion, lemon juice, onion powder and experiment with fresh and dried herbs.

In a small study in Pakistan, people with hypertension were fed meals with varying amounts of salt.

The results showed that participants preferred foods with a lower salt content that contained garlic.

Be discerning when dining out

Processed foods and ready meals are high in salt.

One of the most effective ways to dramatically reduce your sodium intake is to eat out less often.

Cook more at home, where you control the salt content. 

A few years ago, an observational study in the journal Appetite found that most people don't know how much sodium they consume at restaurants.

Researchers found that a quarter of diners were unable or unwilling to estimate the sodium content of their meals.

Therefore, we advise you to familiarize yourself with the restaurant's online menu in advance.

Make your choices before you go and choose low-sodium options.

Opt for steamed, baked foods, which usually contain less sodium.

Avoid fried, creamy and marinated meats, which usually contain much more sodium.

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