Preventing High Blood Pressure: Simple Steps for a Healthier You

Many people in the United States have high blood pressure. Lots of different factors can play a role, such as stress or genetics. You might avoid high blood pressure and its complications by following a few simple guidelines.

Things You'll Need

• Place to exercise
• Exercise equipment (optional)
• Recipes (preferably healthful ones)
• Grocery store

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Instructions

• 1

  Find time to exercise for at least 30 minutes five times a week. The exercise doesn't have to be anything terribly strenuous---a simple brisk walk around the block will suffice for beginners.

• 2

  Use indoor equipment if you can't exercise outside. A 5-lb. bag of flour will do as a dumbbell, and you can do squats using the back of a chair to maintain balance. Jumping jacks and running in place will give you the cardio workout you need to stay healthy.

• 3

  Look through cookbooks (as well as on the Internet) to find recipes that are low in salt and fat. Make a list of ingredients.

• 4

  Bring the list of ingredients with you when you go to the grocery store. Be sure to include a bottle of red wine in your shopping cart.

• 5

  Put all of the elements together. Exercise at the best time of day for you, and cook the healthful meals you researched. Add a glass of wine.