Hypertension Prevention and Management Tips for a healthy
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Hypertension Prevention and Management Tips for a healthy lifestyle during the COVID pandemic Please see citations in note section of the PPT.
What is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure (HBP) means the pressure in your arteries is higher than it should be. Another name for high blood pressure is hypertension. Blood pressure is written as two numbers, such as 112/78 mm Hg. – The top (systolic) number is the pressure when the heart beats. – The bottom (diastolic) number is the pressure when the heart rests between beats. High blood pressure usually has no signs or symptoms. That’s why it is so dangerous. But it can be managed! American Heart Association, 2020
American Heart Association, 2020
American Heart Association, 2020
https://www.doh.wa.gov/
American Heart Association, 2020
American Heart Association, 2020
Eating right for your health
What you put in your body is just as important for you health as staying active.
How to prepare easy and healthy meals at home It’s important to avoid making cooking a chore or get bored of your meal choices. Let’s look at some resources to keep cooking easy, tasty, and healthy.
Online Resources for Cooking
Additional Online Resources for Cooking
Recommended Cookbooks
Additional Online Resources for Cooking
How do I eat healthy while ordering takeout?
Get a cooking break while social distancing – order takeout! Tips to making healthy decisions Food preparation is key! Look for meals that are baked, broiled, roasted, or grilled for the healthier options and avoid breaded, fried, or sautéed. Keep it on the side. Request that butter, cheese, toppings, salad dressings, sauces and gravies be served on the side so you control how much you use. Check your oil. Ask about butter, solid fats and cooking oils used in the kitchen, and request that healthier non-tropical vegetable oils be used instead. Swap the bad fats for healthy ones your body actually needs!
Words to AVOID while ordering
Here are some easy swaps to make the healthy choice
Online resources for take-out options
Staying Active
Getting daily physical activity can help prevent high blood pressure. Activities that can help you stay active include: Walking Chair raise Tiptoe Raise Staircase climb Leg bends Stretching the calf muscles UF Health, 2020
UF Health, 2020
UF Health, 2020
Enjoy your healthy lifestyle!
