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World Hypertension Day

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World Hypertension Day

World Hypertension Day Recipes, Indian

Beat BP Blues with the Right Foods

May 17th is World Hypertension Day – and that’s not a day that reminds you of your health condition but a day to get together and figure out ways to beat the BP blues and stay as fit and happy as ever! Any health condition is manageable if you make positive changes in your diet and lifestyle. Hypertension is no different. Just keep the salt down and keep your confidence high!

As far as High Blood Pressure, Low Salt (hypertension) is concerned, the main restriction is on salt. But, many people think that food tastes bland without salt. That’s not so! And, these recipes will demonstrate the fact to you. When you bring down the salt levels, you just need to compensate by adding a few other seasonings or garnishes to boost the flavour and aroma.

This year on World Hypertension Day, we have decided to serve a selection of delectable recipes to your inbox. We have picked all-time favourite traditional recipes from across India and made them suitable for hypertensives by restricting the salt and modifying the ingredients accordingly. Right from North Indian subzis and parathas to South Indian Mixed Vegetable Thoran, from Nourishing Khichdi and Sprouts Kadhi in the West to snacks like Oats Nimki from the East, we have picked a range of traditional treats and modified them to fit comfortably into a hypertensive person’s diet. By trying these recipes you will get an idea about how to modify the recipes that you regularly cook at home. You can gradually create customised versions of all your favourite recipes. You will also find loads more recipes on our website and app.

Before we sign off, here are a few smart dietary tips that will help cut down on salt and sodium in your diet:
1) Swipe that salt shaker off the table!
2) Say no to MSG (Ajinomoto).
3) Avoid using baking powder and baking soda.
4) Stay away from salt-preserved foods like pickles, canned foods, cheese, peanut butter, salted butter etc.
5) Resist from munching on bakery products like biscuits, breads, cakes and pastries, which are made with refined flour.
6) Strictly keep away from ready-to-eat products like chips, wafers, deep-fried snacks etc.
Trust us, you will not miss the missing salt! A dash of pepper or a sprinkling of jeera powder will more than compensate for it. Just stay focused on the happiness and good health that lies ahead!