According to the nutritionist, sugar, which can also be hidden in foods such as tomato sauce for pasta, can increase the risk hypertension.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a precursor to serious health problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Often referred to as the silent killer, this condition doesn't raise many of the warning signs, laying that dangerous foundation. Fortunately, simple dietary changes can help prevent hypertension.
Adults consume too much sugar in their diet, and only a can of most sugary drinks contains more than 30 grams (g). Doctors recommend that only five percent of your calorie intake come from free sugars, which is the equivalent of 30 grams.
“According to the study, reducing the sweet ingredient can lead to a drop in blood pressure in just 10 days,” nutritionist Igor Strokov says for MedicForum.
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The study involved 27 Hispanic and 16 African American obese children aged eight to 18 years. These children regularly consumed large amounts of sugar, making up more than 15 percent of their diet.
The research team instructed the participants to reduce their sugar intake by up to 10 percent. These children were still allowed to eat starchy foods, such as bagels and pasta, or unhealthy foods, such as chips and supermarket pizza.
“After nine days of this diet, researchers found that reducing sugar blood pressure as well as cholesterol levels.One of the main consequences of eating too much sugar is weight gain, which is a risk factor for high blood pressure.”
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