Thursday, February 16, 2012
Sunday, September 07, 2008 MARY asks

Q: WHAT IS A GOOD DIET FOR A SMALL PREDIABETIC WOMEN WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Answer This
Answers (1)
9/ 9/08 6:00pm

if you google the "DASH diet" - it's a great diet to follow for high blood pressure and I'd simply keep my whole grain choices on that diet to 2-3 daily within my meals - not as snacks.

 

another diet you can google is the Mediterranean diet, which may help with both the pre-diabetes and high BP.  Try to steer clear of high sodium, processed foods - you can "google" - high sodium foods and you'll get quite an extensive list.  You should find out from your doctor if you are "salt sensitive" and he can tell you specifically how much sodium you can have in a given 24hr period.  Leaning to small portions of lean protein/healthy fat serving/whole grain small portion of carbohydrate (actual grain, fruit or veggie) at each meal is a good starting point.  Make snacks small serving of protein foods (fat free dairy can work) with a small serving of a fruit or veggie.  If you are overweight - consider losing some lbs. which can help both conditions.  That also means starting a walking or exercise program.

Reply
Answer This

Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of The HealthCentral Network. The HealthCentral Network does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

Btn_ask_question_med
View all questions (2130) >