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Diet and lifestyle induced hypertension among Nigerians living in the UK.

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Today is world hypertension day!
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Come to Brooks building (53 Bonsall St, Hulme, M15 6GX) between 10am and 3pm for a free BP check and some health information specific to us Nigerian Immigrants.

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Quick reminder!

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Together with other nutrients recommended to reduce the risk of hypertension, Studies have shown that consuming lean protein as part of a healthy diet can help to reduce blood pressure levels in people with hypertension.

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Additionally a diet high in lean protein has been shown to improve overall heart health.
What's your favorite lean protein? Drop your comments.

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Together with other nutrients recommended to reduce the risk of hypertension, Studies have shown that consuming lean protein as part of a healthy diet can help to reduce blood pressure levels in people with hypertension.

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Nigerians in the UK, what's the first thing you miss about Nigeria?

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Recommended intake: 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day. #savea9jaheart #saveaheat #nutrition #healthpromotion #mmu #humannutrition #hypertension

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Increase the intake of potassium-rich foods!

Potassium can help to diminish the effect of sodium on blood pressure and can be found in unrefined foods especially fruits and vegetables such as bananas sweet potatoes spinach and avocados.
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However, excess sodium intake can lead to high blood pressure which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Therefore it's important to consume sodium in moderate and monitor blood pressure regularly.
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Reduce sodium(salt) intake.

The main source of sodium in our diet is SALT, salt can come from processed foods ready meals, processed meat like bacon and ham, cheese, salty snacks and instant noodles), bread and processed cereal.

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Salt is also added to food during cooking ( stock cubes and table salt ).
Sodium in the body plays an essential role in maintaining proper fluid balance, transmission of nerve implies and normal cell function.
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-Reduce salt intake.
- Consume diet rich in whole vegetables and fruits.
- Choose whole grains e.g whole meal bread, rice.
- Limit alcohol consumption.
- Eat lean protein: Chicken, fish, turkey, beans and legumes.
- Avoid high fat foods.
- Limit sweets
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Diet plays an important role in the development and management of hypertension. In both prehypertensive and treated hypertensive patients lifestyle changes is very important.

Here are a few things you can do to avoid the risk of hypertension.
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