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Continue reading1. Reduce your SODIUM intake.
Too much sodium in your diet can contribute to high blood pressure and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Simply reducing your sodium intake to 2.3 grams (6 g table salt) daily can decrease your blood pressure.
The average American consumes considerably more sodium than recommended, often more than double the suggested daily limit.
To be heart healthy, sodium intake should be reduced to less than 2,300 mg (1 teaspoon) daily.
Quick tips to cut back on sodium:
Heart healthy tips can be quite simple!
1. Use olive oil to prepare your meals.
Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat, which helps reduce LDL cholesterol. To receive the highest level of antioxidant benefits, select “extra-virgin” and “virgin” olive oils, the least processed forms. When you see the term “light” on olive oil labels, it indicates a reduced olive flavor.
Simple ways to use more olive oil: