Patient's question:
Today I cooked some ginkgo nuts, but my grandfather has high blood pressure. Can people with high blood pressure eat ginkgo nuts?Doctor's answer:
Hello, patients with hypertension can eat ginkgo nuts. Ginkgo is a food that promotes qi and tonifies the kidneys, and it is beneficial for those with hypertension. Additionally, patients with hypertension should pay attention to their diet, following the principle of low salt, low fat, and low sugar, while avoiding high-fat, high-calorie, and spicy foods. It is important to maintain a healthy weight, engage in appropriate physical activity, quit smoking and drinking, get deep sleep and sufficient rest, and ensure a stable mood.