Patient's question:
I am 55 years old this year. A few weeks ago, I went to the hospital for a health check-up. The doctor told me that the detailed examination results showed that I had high blood pressure and that I needed to pay more attention to rest and diet in my daily life. I particularly dislike eating grapefruits. I want to know if people with high blood pressure can eat grapefruits?Doctor's answer:
If it is clearly diagnosed as hypertension, grapefruit can be consumed. Hypertensive patients should reduce and control their weight, increase sodium intake, digest calcium and potassium salts, and increase fat intake. Avoid consuming animal internal organs and fatty meats. Increase physical activity. Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption. Reduce stress and maintain mental balance. On a daily basis, take medication correctly, monitor blood pressure data, and record your own blood pressure status.