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You attempt to eat healthy as much as you can. You\u2019re aware that diet drastically impacts your blood pressure level. And you know that sodium plays a major role.<\/p>\nYou attempt to eat healthy as much as you can. You\u2019re aware that diet drastically impacts your blood pressure level. And you know that sodium plays a major role.<\/p>\n
BUT\u2026 then you have the greedy food manufacturing companies advertising their delicious foods as \u201cheart healthy,\u201d or can \u201clower cholesterol,\u201d \u201clower blood pressure.\u201d <\/p>\n
And some of these foods are good for you. <\/p>\n
But many types of foods that are generally considered hearth healthy are nothing more than stepping-stones to high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.<\/p>\n
In today\u2019s article, we\u2019re going to reveal 10 of those misleading \u201chealth foods.\u201d<\/p>\n
If you have high blood pressure, you shouldn\u2019t consume more than 1500 – 2000 mg of sodium per day. But many \u201chealthy\u201d food alternatives pack way more per serving or two.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the list of \u201chealthy\u201d foods that actually pack too much sodium, each with a typical serving size that carries an average of 900 mg:<\/p>\n
Packaged cereals-<\/strong> Especially the low-fat or low-sugar varieties, cereals have to add back in something to make it flavorful. This is a common trick of the packaged food industry. Flakes, squares, Oats and granolas can contain an entire day\u2019s worth of sodium in one bowlful.<\/p>\n Pickles, banana peppers, and olives-<\/strong> because the process of pickling and canning involves so much salt, these zero- or low-calorie foods are very damaging if your blood pressure is sensitive to sodium. <\/p>\n Salsa-<\/strong> Anyone who has ever made delicious homemade salsa can tell you that a common ingredient is salt. However, commercial salsa that comes in a jar can be very, very high in salt. Read the labels and look for salsas that are salt-free or have less than 200 mg per serving.<\/p>\n Salad dressings-<\/strong> salads can be healthy, but this category of food seems to wind up on the \u201cbad food\u201d list of most every diet. Between the added sugar, inherent fat content because of the oil, and excessive amounts of salt, dressings need to be limited to fresh lemon juice or a little plain oil and vinegar.<\/p>\n Packaged dough-<\/strong> whether it\u2019s a roll of refrigerated biscuits or frozen bread dough, pre-packaged dough is loaded with excess salt. This is another food that is on the bad food list, too, simply because the bleached, refined, processed wheat is almost completely devoid of nutritive value. <\/p>\n Breakfast sandwiches-<\/strong> even if a convenience breakfast has the word \u201clite\u201d in its name, that doesn\u2019t make it healthy. Any fast food breakfast sandwich that has a chunk of ham, bacon, or sausage in it is a sodium bomb. A simple duet of scrambled eggs and a bowl of fruit is a much better way to go.<\/p>\n Canned soup-<\/strong> a certain soup company that is mmm-mmm good was on the receiving end of a class action lawsuit because of the fact that even though its \u201cheart healthy\u201d soups are lower in sodium than the traditional canned soups, the sodium content is still excessive and not the kind of food a person should ever eat if he or she is trying to eliminate sodium. Again – read the labels\u2026not just the endorsements on the front of the can.<\/p>\n Shellfish-<\/strong> Alaskan King Crab has an enormous amount or sodium in it, even before the seasoning and butter are added. Save your money and go instead for the halibut, sole, or salmon.<\/p>\n Sport drinks-<\/strong> Unless you are an athlete and you work out excessively, you should never be drinking sports drinks. The added salt in these drinks is intended to replenish what an athlete loses by working the body and sweating. <\/p>\n As well, sodas are packed with sodium and in high enough consumption can completely block the body\u2019s absorption of water. Opt instead for water. We don\u2019t drink enough water, anyway, and other beverages only dehydrate.<\/p>\n