If you don’t want high blood pressure to cause cerebral hemorrhage, you should eat less of these 4 foods

Hypertension is very common in our daily lives. It is not only a risk factor for heart disease, but also one of the important causes of cerebral hemorrhage. According to the "China Cardiovascular Health and Disease Report 2022", about 245 million people in my country suffer from hypertension. Today, let's talk about how patients with hypertension should prevent cerebral hemorrhage through diet.

Hypertension, the root cause of cerebral hemorrhage

Hypertension is the main risk factor for cerebral hemorrhage. According to statistics, 84.2% of stroke patients have a history of hypertension. Long-term hypertension can cause deformation, ischemia, and necrosis of the cerebral blood vessel walls. Once blood pressure rises sharply, cerebral hemorrhage may occur.

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It is worth noting that cerebral hemorrhage is no longer a "patent" of the elderly. In recent years, cases of cerebral hemorrhage in young people are not uncommon, with an incidence rate as high as 10%. The three highs (high blood pressure, high blood lipids, and high blood sugar) are the main pathogenic factors.

5 signals to prevent cerebral hemorrhage in time

If you have high blood pressure and experience the following symptoms, be alert:

1. Sudden severe headache, nausea and vomiting : The headache is unbearable and the pain gradually worsens.

2. Numbness and weakness of the face or limbs : such as inability to grasp normally, crooked corners of the mouth, drooling, etc.

3. Blurred vision : Unexplained blurred vision and transient blackouts.

4. Difficulty walking, dizziness, and instability : Dizziness caused by cerebral hemorrhage is often more serious.

5. Drowsiness, confusion or coma : Even if you get enough sleep, you still feel very tired.

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4 kinds of food that people with high blood pressure should eat less

To help you better manage your blood pressure levels, today we highlight four types of food that should be limited:

1. High-salt foods

Too much salt can increase the sodium ion concentration in the body, causing water retention, thereby increasing blood volume and pushing up high blood pressure.
Common high-salt foods include pickled meat products, instant noodles, and various condiments. Be wary of " invisible salt " in your life and read the food ingredient list more often. It is recommended that the daily salt intake should not exceed 6 grams , and try to choose fresh ingredients for your own cooking.

2. Foods rich in animal fat

Animal fats are rich in saturated fatty acids, which easily deposit on the arterial walls to form plaques, hindering blood circulation and aggravating hypertension.

Although traditional delicacies such as braised pork and pig's trotter soup are delicious, patients with hypertension should eat less of them. Instead, they should eat more fish, lean meat and vegetable oil , which contain more unsaturated fatty acids and are beneficial to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health.

3. Sugary drinks and desserts

Excessive intake of sugar can lead to weight gain, and obesity is an independent risk factor for high blood pressure. In addition, studies have found that people who often drink sugary drinks are also more likely to suffer from high blood pressure.

Therefore, it is best to stay away from "sweet traps" such as carbonated drinks and fruit juice drinks ; at the same time, reduce the consumption of high-sugar snacks such as cakes and chocolates .

4. Alcohol, spicy food and processed food

Alcohol can cause an accelerated heart rate, vasoconstriction, and increased inflammation; excessive intake of spicy and processed foods can easily lead to constipation, and people with constipation are prone to increased abdominal pressure during bowel movements, which can induce cerebral hemorrhage.