There are two reasons for tackling this topic
today.
Firstly, it’s the beginning of Men’s Health Week and high blood pressure can be an issue for men in all sectors of
business. Read our blog on Men’s Health Week here.
Secondly, as we mentioned in our press release last week, we come across an awful lot of executives at all levels, male and female, who
have high blood pressure. Some already
know about it and some don’t.
So, starting today, we’ll be highlighting a
few simple daily behaviours that will employees with high blood pressure bring
the numbers back down to healthy levels, and will ensure that everyone else can
maintain a healthy, efficient circulatory system for now and long into the
future.
Every business should ensure their people
are equipped with this knowledge so they can take responsibility and
make informed lifestyle choices.
We’re kicking off with simple food choices
that anyone can make, that will help regulate blood pressure.
Get
your 5-a-day
You’ve heard it many times and here’s just
another reason to make it happen. A calm
internal environment will keep your system running smoothly and reduce the
likelihood of physical stress which can in turn aggravate mental stress, both
of which will increase blood pressure.
Fruit and vegetables supply us with
vitamins, minerals and nutrients that will improve the strength, immunity and
efficiency of the body. Eating plenty
of fresh stuff also leaves less of an appetite for the meals and snacks
that rob us of energy, increase stress and aggravate blood pressure.
And forget aiming for 5-a-day as that often
means you end up with 2 or 3. Plan for
at least 8 and you’ll make sure you end up with 5 without doubt. I’m sure that sounds like a challenge for some, but here are
some suggestions of how to make it happen.
Breakfast
Porridge with bananas, blueberries &
strawberries or omelette with tomato and peppers
Morning snack
Orange and walnuts or carrots, cucumber and
hummus
Lunch
Wrap with turkey, spinach and peppers or
fish with rocket, tomatoes, avocado and pineapple
Afternoon snack
Apple and oatcakes or banana and rice cakes
Evening meal
Chicken with noodles, onion, peppers and
garlic or fish with rice and steamed broccoli and green beans
How to make it work...
Obviously, each person’s food routine needs
to be appropriate for their schedule, tastes, objectives and ideas have to be practical, but following
these guidelines will help keep blood pressure optimum as well as improving the
chances of a productive week with high energy and great sleep. Even the busiest of employees should be able to try some of the suggestions over the coming days.
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