Type 2 Diabetes - A Diet For The Treatment of High Blood Pressure And Diabetes

High blood pressure and heart disease are the leading killer in developed countries, and anyone with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes are at particularly high risk. High blood pressure can be a part of the picture of metabolic syndrome, which can also include type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood fats.

dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet is designed for use with a program of physical activity in preventing and treating high blood pressure. It is high in the

• calcium
  
• and potassium
  
• magnesium,

which the minerals are associated with lower blood pressure.

is a diet high in fruits and vegetables, a little non-fat dairy products.

According to the Mayo Clinic in the U.S., the DASH diet can lower blood pressure significantly in just two weeks, and may afford protection against type 2 diabetes.

To learn how to DASH diet to lower blood pressure in diabetes, investigators in the University Hospital in Porto Alegre, Brazil saw a group of food consumed by type 2 diabetes uprograma, and their blood Pressure.

Their study, published in December 2011 British Journal of Nutrition, included 225 people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes Their diet over 3 days were recorded and they were divided into two groups based on their blood pressure. Those who consumed 80 grams of fruit and 50 grams of vegetables per 1000 calories a day, usually falls in the lowest third of the blood pressure readings.

It is therefore concluded fruits and vegetables can protect against high blood pressure.

two versions of the DASH include regular and low sodium. people on a regular diet can be up to 2300 mg of sodium per day, and the low sodium version can be up to 1500 mg of sodium per day.

2000 calorie DASH diet, designed to maintain the initial weight, include:

• 6-8 servings of cereals,
  
• 4 - 5 servings of vegetables,
  
• 4 - 5 servings of fruits,
  
• 2-3 servings of dairy products,
  
• 6 or fewer servings per day of meat (American Dietetic Association recommends a vegan diet for diabetics)
  
• 4 - 5 servings per week nuts, seeds and beans,
  
• 2-3 servings per day of fats and oils, and
  
• 5 or fewer servings per week newsletter.

Grains should be whole grains such as whole wheat or rye bread. Vegetables can include:

• tomatoes,
  
• carrot
  
• broccoli,
  
• sweet potatoes,
  
• or other greens.

on a vegan diet:

• soy milk products are fortified with calcium and vitamin D may be substituted for milk.
  
• soy-based products, high in protein can be substituted for meat.
  
• nuts, though healthy, should be eaten in moderation because of their high fat and calorie content.
  
• fat should be unsaturated variety, such as olive oil.

DASH diet recommends no more than two alcoholic drinks per day for men and no more than one for women.