How to control high blood pressure — Doctor shares 9 tips to reduce high blood pressure naturally in 21 days

Having excess sodium (salt) is one of the most well-known dietary reasons that can cause high blood pressure. A 2019 study titled ‘Sodium Intake and Hypertension’ found on PubMed Central reads, “A reduction in salt intake can have a favourable effect on the cardiovascular system, inducing a reduction in BP values in hypertensive patients, but also with possible benefits in the vascular function and in the viscoelastic properties of the large arteries.”

So, avoid adding salt in cooking or reduce it from your diet as much as possible. Also, read food labels to identify hidden sodium (which is generally found in processed foods, sauces, canned meals) and avoid such foods. The goal is to reduce the “extra” salt you add, because even small reductions, like 1 teaspoon per day, can impact your BP, according to American Heart Association.