title: [Fish, olive oil, fruit, vegetables and fiber. Therapy of hypertension a la carte].
abstract: A healthy diet has a positive impact both on elevated blood pressure and its associated cardiovascular risk. In particular the association between obesity and hypertension is beyond doubt. Accordingly, a calorie-controlled or low-calorie diet resulting in a reduction in weight, lowers raised blood pressure. Blood pressure is also determined by the composition of the diet. A substantial pressure-lowering effect has been shown to be associated with the regular ingestion of fish and olive oil. Evidence also points to a positive effect of a diet high in fruit and vegetables and low in fat. Also recommended for hypertensives is a low-salt and potassium-rich diet, and sparing use of alcohol. The impact of a healthy diet on the cardiovascular risk is particularly favorable when the patient also takes regular physical exercise.
authors.affiliation: Arzt für Innere Medizin, Kardiologie, Sportmedizin, Rehabilitationswesen, Rehaklinik Wehrawald, Todtmoos.
authors.forename: I W
authors.initials: IW
authors.lastname: Franz
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D018752:Diet, Fat-Restricted; D004039:Diet, Sodium-Restricted; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005399:Fishes; D005638:Fruit; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000178:diet therapy*; D000069463:Olive Oil; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014675:Vegetables
chemical_list: D004043:Dietary Fiber; D000069463:Olive Oil; D010938:Plant Oils