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5 Responses to “Drinks that are okay with high blood pressure?”
How about flavored water or crystal light? If you must have a pop, try seven-up or something non coca-cola. They still have a little caffeine in them, but not as much. Or club soda is pretty good too. I believe that is caffeine free.
You may want to ask your doctor why you have to stop soft drinks, especially soda. I am sure that the sodium is part of the problem as it mounts up when you multiply the number of cans of soda you have on a daily basis Please remember that salt is in everything.
You may want to try the teas that are decaffeinated. There are also sodas that are clear like Sierra Mist, 7 UP, Sprite etc. These even come decaffeinated.
There are quite a few diet drinks that are prepared with Splenda. These taste pretty good. Well good luck but I would give a call to your doctor to determine just what is up with the “sodas”.
It’s not just the caffeine, it’s a good idea to stay away from the sodium as well. I don’t drink the decaffeinated coffees or teas because they actually have some caffeine in them, but there are a lot of herbal teas that are good. Chai is one of my favorites, but basically you just do your own taste tests. Once in a while I’ll drink some 7-up, but tend to stick with juices-orange, lemon,apple,crangrape. etc. Grapefruit, and grapefruit juice should be avoided also. Some of the bottled waters like Dasani, Refreshe, and Kirkland have added minerals to them which improve the taste considerably.
I’m on blood pressure meds. now and one of the things I did was to drink water for a little while and then I’d have some water with a shot of OJ or KOOL AID. I kinda weened myself off the soda’s. After a while you’ll develope a taste for water. When I’m thirsty, I have to have water, but now even when I’m not thirsty I prefer water. I’ve become a connoissoir of spring water. I listed my favorites above, and the ones I try to stay away from are Arrowhead, Calistoga, and Evian.
You should check the function of kidney (microalbuminuria), heart (hypertensive cardiomyopathy) and retina (hypertensive retinopathy).
Lifestyle changes can help you control and prevent high blood pressure — even if you’re taking blood pressure medication. Here’s what you can do:
* Eat healthy foods. Try the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods. Get plenty of potassium, which can help prevent and control high blood pressure. Eat less saturated fat and total fat.
* Decrease the salt in your diet. Although 2,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day is the current limit for otherwise healthy adults, limiting sodium intake to 1,500 mg a day will have a more dramatic effect on your blood pressure. While you can reduce the amount of salt you eat by putting down the saltshaker, you should also pay attention to the amount of salt that’s in the processed foods you eat, such as canned soups or frozen dinners.
* Maintain a healthy weight. If you’re overweight, losing even 5 pounds (2.3 kilograms) can lower your blood pressure.
* Increase physical activity. Regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure and keep your weight under control. Strive for at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day.
* Limit alcohol. Even if you’re healthy, alcohol can raise your blood pressure. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation — up to one drink a day for women and everyone over age 65, and two drinks a day for men.
* Don’t smoke. Tobacco injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries. If you smoke, ask your doctor to help you quit.
* Manage stress. Reduce stress as much as possible. Practice healthy coping techniques, such as muscle relaxation and deep breathing. Getting plenty of sleep can help, too.
* Monitor your blood pressure at home. Home blood pressure monitoring can help you keep closer tabs on your blood pressure, show if medication is working, and even alert you and your doctor to potential complications. If your blood pressure is under control, you may be able to make fewer visits to your doctor if you monitor your blood pressure at home.
* Practice relaxation or slow, deep breathing. Do it on your own or try device-guided paced breathing. In some clinical trials, regular use of Resperate — an over-the-counter device approved by the Food and Drug Administration to analyze breathing patterns and help guide inhalation and exhalation — lowered blood pressure. However, some researchers question whether the devices themselves or simply taking 15 minutes to relax are responsible for lowering blood pressure.
December 2nd, 2008 at 7:43 am
Justin Catalano
How about flavored water or crystal light? If you must have a pop, try seven-up or something non coca-cola. They still have a little caffeine in them, but not as much. Or club soda is pretty good too. I believe that is caffeine free.
December 5th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Ernest Faust
You may want to ask your doctor why you have to stop soft drinks, especially soda. I am sure that the sodium is part of the problem as it mounts up when you multiply the number of cans of soda you have on a daily basis Please remember that salt is in everything.
You may want to try the teas that are decaffeinated. There are also sodas that are clear like Sierra Mist, 7 UP, Sprite etc. These even come decaffeinated.
There are quite a few diet drinks that are prepared with Splenda. These taste pretty good. Well good luck but I would give a call to your doctor to determine just what is up with the “sodas”.
December 7th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Martin Hooten
It’s not just the caffeine, it’s a good idea to stay away from the sodium as well. I don’t drink the decaffeinated coffees or teas because they actually have some caffeine in them, but there are a lot of herbal teas that are good. Chai is one of my favorites, but basically you just do your own taste tests. Once in a while I’ll drink some 7-up, but tend to stick with juices-orange, lemon,apple,crangrape. etc. Grapefruit, and grapefruit juice should be avoided also. Some of the bottled waters like Dasani, Refreshe, and Kirkland have added minerals to them which improve the taste considerably.
I’m on blood pressure meds. now and one of the things I did was to drink water for a little while and then I’d have some water with a shot of OJ or KOOL AID. I kinda weened myself off the soda’s. After a while you’ll develope a taste for water. When I’m thirsty, I have to have water, but now even when I’m not thirsty I prefer water. I’ve become a connoissoir of spring water. I listed my favorites above, and the ones I try to stay away from are Arrowhead, Calistoga, and Evian.
December 10th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Daisy Quintanilla
I use decaffeinated tea bags and make iced tea. I also use artificial sweetener. Two half gallon pitchers are in the fridge at all times.
December 11th, 2008 at 12:36 am
David Shephard
You should check the function of kidney (microalbuminuria), heart (hypertensive cardiomyopathy) and retina (hypertensive retinopathy).
Lifestyle changes can help you control and prevent high blood pressure — even if you’re taking blood pressure medication. Here’s what you can do:
* Eat healthy foods. Try the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods. Get plenty of potassium, which can help prevent and control high blood pressure. Eat less saturated fat and total fat.
* Decrease the salt in your diet. Although 2,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day is the current limit for otherwise healthy adults, limiting sodium intake to 1,500 mg a day will have a more dramatic effect on your blood pressure. While you can reduce the amount of salt you eat by putting down the saltshaker, you should also pay attention to the amount of salt that’s in the processed foods you eat, such as canned soups or frozen dinners.
* Maintain a healthy weight. If you’re overweight, losing even 5 pounds (2.3 kilograms) can lower your blood pressure.
* Increase physical activity. Regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure and keep your weight under control. Strive for at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day.
* Limit alcohol. Even if you’re healthy, alcohol can raise your blood pressure. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation — up to one drink a day for women and everyone over age 65, and two drinks a day for men.
* Don’t smoke. Tobacco injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries. If you smoke, ask your doctor to help you quit.
* Manage stress. Reduce stress as much as possible. Practice healthy coping techniques, such as muscle relaxation and deep breathing. Getting plenty of sleep can help, too.
* Monitor your blood pressure at home. Home blood pressure monitoring can help you keep closer tabs on your blood pressure, show if medication is working, and even alert you and your doctor to potential complications. If your blood pressure is under control, you may be able to make fewer visits to your doctor if you monitor your blood pressure at home.
* Practice relaxation or slow, deep breathing. Do it on your own or try device-guided paced breathing. In some clinical trials, regular use of Resperate — an over-the-counter device approved by the Food and Drug Administration to analyze breathing patterns and help guide inhalation and exhalation — lowered blood pressure. However, some researchers question whether the devices themselves or simply taking 15 minutes to relax are responsible for lowering blood pressure.