Hypertension
CardiovascularA chronic condition of elevated blood pressure, strongly influenced by dietary sodium and lifestyle.
Also known as: High blood pressure, HBP, Essential hypertension
Dietary Recommendations
Informational only — not medical advice. Each recommendation links the research it is based on so you can read the source and decide with your clinician.
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Hypertension diet suggestions
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Foods to Avoid or Limit
25 food species contain a compound flagged for this condition.
Acerola
Malpighia emarginata
Avoid · Sucrose
- Fermenting Acerola ( D.C.) and Guava ( L.) Fruit Processing Co-Products with Probiotic Lactobacilli to Produce Novel Potentially Synbiotic Circular Ingredients.
- Bioactive compounds and antioxidant activities in the agro-industrial residues of acerola (Malpighia emarginata L.), guava (Psidium guajava L.), genipap (Genipa americana L.) and umbu (Spondias tuberosa L.) fruits assisted by ultrasonic or shaker extraction.
- Physicochemical Aspects, Bioactive Compounds, Phenolic Profile and In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Tropical Red Fruits and Their Blend.
- Maltodextrin as a Drying Adjuvant in the Lyophilization of Tropical Red Fruit Blend.
- Optimization of spray-drying conditions for green acerola concentrate juice: effect of temperature and maltodextrin.
- Brazilian varieties of acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC.) produced under tropical semi-arid conditions: Bioactive phenolic compounds, sugars, organic acids, and antioxidant capacity.
Agave
Agave
Avoid · Sucrose
- Dereplication of Bioactive Saponin Fractions: The Hidden Saponins.
- Detoxification of tequila vinasse by Trametes sanguineus: a biotechnological approach to laccase production and water reuse in seedling growth.
- Characterization and Valorization of Bagasse for the In Vitro Growth of .
- Comprehensive Characterization of Bioactive and Undesirable Compounds in Mezcal-Derived Vinasse for Potential Circular Applications.
- A newly identified glycosyltransferase AsRCOM provides resistance to purple curl leaf disease in agave.
- Exploration of compositional, functional, nutraceutical, and metabolites of Ram kandmool (Agave sisalana Perrine) for potential application in food systems.
- Agave Syrup: Chemical Analysis and Nutritional Profile, Applications in the Food Industry and Health Impacts.
- Cranberry polyphenols and agave agavins impact gut immune response and microbiota composition while improving gut barrier function, inflammation, and glucose metabolism in mice fed an obesogenic diet.
- Looking into New Sources of Bioactives: Seasonal Variation in Bioactive Compounds and Dietary Fiber of Agave Bagasse from Mezcal Production.
Alfalfa
Medicago sativa
Avoid · Sucrose
- Effects of Water-Retaining Agent Application on Growth Physiological Characteristics and Yield of Alfalfa ( L.).
- Cyanobacterial priming enhances lignin biosynthesis for cell wall macromolecular reinforcement: A mechanism for mitigating InO nanoparticle Stress in the legume alfalfa and the grass rye.
- Overexpression of MtLOX24 enhances alfalfa resistance to Spodoptera litura via phenylpropanoids and jasmonic acid pathways.
- ABA Accumulation Confers Cross-Adaptation to Saline-Alkali and Cold Stresses in Alfalfa.
- Integrated Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses Reveal Adaptive Mechanisms of Under Water Stress.
- Application of FeO/SA nanoparticles and carbonized rice straw biochar as an efficient adsorbents for heavy metals: physiological study on alfalfa plant.
- Ensiling pretreatment fortified with laccase and microbial inoculants enhances biomass preservation and bioethanol production of alfalfa stems.
- Phytochemical Profile, Bioactive Properties, and Se Speciation of Se-Biofortified Red Radish (), Green Pea (), and Alfalfa () Microgreens.
almond
Prunus dulcis (Prunus amygdalus,Amygdalus communis)
Avoid · Sucrose
- Metal Ion-Enhanced Self-Assembly Properties of Amygdalin Extracted From Bitter Almond: Characterization and Potential Antiviral Applications.
- Predicting heat-induced hazardous compounds in roasted almonds via browning index and moisture using machine learning.
- Evaluating the physicochemical properties and antioxidant capacity of Prunus mandshurica (Maxim.) Koehne clones.
- Chemical and Sensory Properties of Waffles Supplemented with Almond Skins.
Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
Avoid · Sucrose
- Spatial metabolic heterogeneity of sugar-acid balance and pigment accumulation in distinct color regions of apricot ( L.) revealed by MALDI-IMS.
- Multilevel evaluation of Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. rootstock candidates on nutritional and biochemical networks in 'Hacıhaliloğlu' apricot.
- Integrating physiological and anatomical insights to unveil the mechanism of coloration in Prunus sibirica.
- Nutraceutical Profile Characterization in Apricot ( L.) Fruits.
- Sustainable enhancement of apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) yield, quality through foliar application of potassium silicate and glycine.
- Phenotypic and biochemical diversity of indigenous apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) genetic resources.
- Comparison of phenolic composition, vitamin C, antioxidant activity, and aromatic components in apricots from Xinjiang.
- Effects of Near-Freezing Temperature Combined with Jujube Polysaccharides Treatment on Proteomic Analysis of 'Diaogan' Apricot ( L.).
- Evaluation of Physicochemical Properties, Bioactive Composition, and Antioxidant Activity of L. Cultivars for Functional Food and Nutraceutical Development.
Bananas
Musa paradisiaca
Avoid · Sucrose
- Optimization of kefir fermentation with plantain peel addition: effects on composition, microbial viability, and sensory quality.
- Acrylamide formation in plantain (Musa paradisiaca) chips influenced by different ripening stages: A correlation study with respect to reducing sugars, amino acids and phenolic content.
- Metabolomics and bioactivities studies of fermented pulp: A potential alpha-amylase inhibitor.
- Development of an Antioxidant-Rich Sugar-Free Plantain Candy and Assessment of Its Shelf Life in a Flexible Laminate.
Barley
Hordeum vulgare
Avoid · Sucrose
- Levan-derived oligosaccharides (LOS) prime barley against fungal pathogens through asparagine metabolism.
- Genome-wide association mapping reveals pleiotropic loci coupling antioxidant defense with redox homeostasis in barley under combined drought and salinity.
- Overexpression of barley heat stress transcription factor HvHsfA6a provides thermotolerance by modulating transcriptome and metabolome.
- Comparative analysis of ultraviolet-B radiation and abscisic acid revealing distinct mechanistic approaches to drought tolerance in highland barley.
- Multifaceted role of Trichoderma harzianum isolates in mitigating drought stress and promoting adaptive responses in barley cultivars.
- Genomic adaptation of an autochthonous cider yeast strain to buckwheat and barley wort under stressful brewing conditions.
- Effects of Steeping Particle Size on the Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Activity, and Lipolysis Inhibitory Ability of Tea Infusions From Black Highland Barley Roasted at Different Temperatures.
- Phytochemical and Structural Portrayal of Barley and Pearl Millet Through FTIR and SEM.
- Impact of low-doses gamma radiation on phytochemicals and bioactive compounds in barley microgreens.
- Evaluation of the Profile of Selected Bioactive Compounds and the Potential of Barley Wort Enriched with Malted and Unmalted Hemp Seeds for Brewing Applications.
Beans
Phaseolus vulgaris
Avoid · Sucrose
- Agronomic evaluation of microalgal extracts as seed bio stimulants for improving germination and early growth of common bean.
- Mechanism Analysis of Sugar Metabolism Regulation in the Dynamic Response of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Leaves to Alkaline Salt Stress.
- Kibdelosporangium sp. and chitosan nanoparticles differentially mitigated mercury stress in two Phaseolus vulgaris L. cultivars: Improved photosynthetic efficiency, primary metabolism and redox homeostasis.
- A comprehensive multi-omics approach for understanding common bean's (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) response to phosphorus stress.
- Research on the molecular mechanism of fiber formation in the suture of snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) pods.
- Metabolomics of black beans ( L.) during atmospheric pressure steaming and in vitro simulated digestion.
- Seed priming with Streptomyces griseoviridis culture filtrate: species-specific enhancement of legume germination and seedling vigor through hormonal and metabolic signaling.
Beet greens
Beta vulgaris
Avoid · Sucrose
- Comparative Evaluation of Drying Methods for Vegetable Waste Aimed at Producing Natural Functional Food Ingredients.
- Integrated Structural, Physiological, and Molecular Assessment of Sugar Beet Infested by Under Field Conditions.
- Identification of the gene family in sugar beet ( L.) at a genome-wide level and analysis of the function of under salt conditions.
- Effects of Preharvest Calcium Chloride and Postharvest UV-B Irradiation and Cyanocobalamin Treatments on Storage Quality and Bioactive Properties of Beet Microgreens.
- Red Beetroot Skin Powder Addition as a Multifunctional Ingredient in Nougat.
- Counteracted Severity Action of Juice on Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Rats Through Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Indicator Depletion.
- Polyphenols in Sugar Beet Leaves: Composition, Variability, and Valorization Opportunities.
- Highly Dispersed Blast Furnace Sludge as a Source of Iron and Zinc for Sugar Beet: Effects on Oxidative Stress Markers and Micronutrient Bioaccumulation.
- Formulations of novel microbial medium from beetroot powder: a sustainable substitute for commercial Man-de-Rogosa Sharp agar (MRS) in cultivating lactic acid bacteria.
- Phytochemical profiling and GC-MS analysis of bioactive compounds in methanolic crude extract of Beta vulgaris (BV) root from Bangladesh.
- Thermal Processing Techniques Differentially Modulate Phytochemicals, Antioxidant Potential, and Genoprotective Effects of Kale ( var. ) and Chard ( L. var. ).
- pH-dependent separation and identification of saponins from Beta vulgaris L. using high-speed countercurrent chromatography and high-resolution mass spectrometry.
- Effect of Addition Levels of By-Product Mixture (Apple Pomace: Red Potato Pulp: Sugar Beet Pulp) on Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant Activity and Physical Properties of Extruded Corn Snacks.
Blackberries
Rubus
Avoid · Sucrose
- Regulatory mechanism of antioxidant enzyme activity, metabolites, transcription levels and key gene expression in blackberry under high-temperature stress.
- Multidimensional Evaluation of Fruit Color Differentiation in Thunb.: Significant Differences in Morphological, Nutritional, and Physiological Characteristics Between Red and Yellow Berry Varieties.
- Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveal melatonin-mediated drought response in red raspberry at the squaring stage.
- Kombucha Fermentation Enhanced the Flavor and Functional Properties of Blackberry Juice Beverage.
- Effects of Raspberry Leaf Tea Polyphenols on Postprandial Glucose and Insulin Responses in Healthy Adults.
Borage
Borago officinalis
Avoid · Sucrose
- Borage, camellia, centaurea and pansies: Nutritional, fatty acids, free sugars, vitamin E, carotenoids and organic acids characterization.
- Evaluation of Borage Extracts As Potential Biostimulant Using a Phenomic, Agronomic, Physiological, and Biochemical Approach.
- Phytochemical characterization of Borago officinalis L. and Centaurea cyanus L. during flower development.
- Metabolomics unveils the influence of dietary phytochemicals on residual pesticide concentrations in honey bees.
- Evaluation of foliar application of selenium and flowering stages on selected properties of Iranian Borage as a medicinal plant.
Broccoli raab
Brassica rapa
Avoid · Sucrose
- Nano ZnO Alleviates Salt Stress in Rapeseed Seedlings via Ionic Homeostasis and Antioxidant Enhancement.
- Hydrogen-Rich Water Suppresses Dark- and ABA-Induced Postharvest Senescence in Non-Heading Chinese Cabbage ( ssp. ).
- Comparative characterization of nutritional and aroma profiles among seven Chinese flowering cabbage (Brassica rapa var. parachinensis L.) varieties.
- Combined transcriptomic and proteomic analyses uncover molecular basis of heat tolerance in pakchoi (. ).
- Multi-omics profiling reveals an auxin-salicylic acid signaling hub driving flavonoid depletion and accelerated vigor loss in tetraploid Chinese cabbage seeds.
- Impact of organic liquid fertilizer on plant growth of Chinese cabbage and soil bacterial communities.
Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Avoid · Sucrose
- Therapeutic Potential of and Aqueous Extracts on a Prediabetic Rat Model.
- Analysis and properties of polysaccharides extracted from Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata L. by hot water extraction/ultrasonic-synergistic enzymatic method.
- Valorization of By-Products from White Cabbage ( var. ) Processing.
- Comparative study of the quality indices, antioxidant substances, and mineral elements in different forms of cabbage.
- Effect of Botanical Extracts on the Growth and Nutritional Quality of Field-Grown White Head Cabbage ( var. ).
Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Avoid · Sucrose
- Effect of Hot- and Cold-Water Treatment on Broccoli Bioactive Compounds, Oxidative Stress Parameters and Biological Effects of Their Extracts.
- HPLC-DAD-MS/MS ESI characterization of unusual highly glycosylated acylated flavonoids from cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis) agroindustrial byproducts.
- High Growing Temperature Changes Nutritional Value of Broccoli ( L. convar. (L.) Alef. var. Duch.) Seedlings.
- Adjustments of the Phytochemical Profile of Broccoli to Low and High Growing Temperatures: Implications for the Bioactivity of Its Extracts.
- Reduced resource competition from the stem when brassinosteroid biosynthesis is inhibited enhances curd yield in cauliflower.
- Color-associated metabolic divergence and nutritional variation in colored cauliflower curds.
- Phytochemical Composition and Functional Properties of Brassicaceae Microgreens: Impact of In Vitro Digestion.
Celeriac
Apium graveolens var. rapaceum
Avoid · Sucrose
- Exogenous Melatonin Enhances the Salt Tolerance of Celery ( L.) by Regulating Osmotic Adaptation and Energy Metabolism via Starch and Sucrose Metabolic Pathways.
- Cluster and Principal Component Analyses of the Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Celery ( L.) Under Different Fertilization Schemes.
- Yield, Growth, Quality, Biochemical Characteristics and Elemental Composition of Plant Parts of Celery Leafy, Stalk and Root Types Grown in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Effect of Celeriac Pulp Maceration by sp. Pectinase on Juice Quality.
- Profile of Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Celery () Juices Obtained from Pulp after α-Amylase Treatment from .
- Immunomodulatory and Antioxidant Activities of Select Indonesian Vegetables, Herbs, and Spices on Human Lymphocytes.
- Antihypertensive Plants Used by the Anak Dalam Tribe in Jambi, Indonesia: Ethnobotanical Insights and Pharmacological Potential as Alternatives to Conventional Medicine.
Celery
Apium graveolens
Avoid · Sucrose
- Exogenous Melatonin Enhances the Salt Tolerance of Celery ( L.) by Regulating Osmotic Adaptation and Energy Metabolism via Starch and Sucrose Metabolic Pathways.
- Cluster and Principal Component Analyses of the Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Celery ( L.) Under Different Fertilization Schemes.
- Yield, Growth, Quality, Biochemical Characteristics and Elemental Composition of Plant Parts of Celery Leafy, Stalk and Root Types Grown in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Effect of Celeriac Pulp Maceration by sp. Pectinase on Juice Quality.
- Profile of Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Celery () Juices Obtained from Pulp after α-Amylase Treatment from .
- Immunomodulatory and Antioxidant Activities of Select Indonesian Vegetables, Herbs, and Spices on Human Lymphocytes.
- Antihypertensive Plants Used by the Anak Dalam Tribe in Jambi, Indonesia: Ethnobotanical Insights and Pharmacological Potential as Alternatives to Conventional Medicine.
Chia
Salvia hispanica
Avoid · Sucrose
- Unlocking the Role of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) Seed Phenolic Metabolites in Postprandial Glucose Modulation: in vitro, in vivo, and Antioxidant Evidence Supported by Molecular Docking.
- Leaf metabolomics and molecular networking of wild type and mutant genotypes of chia (Salvia hispanica L.).
- Innovative composite edible coatings of chia seed gum, gum Arabic incorporated with Nano-emulsion of Oliveria decumbens essential oil for prolonging navel orange fruit shelf life.
- Comparative Analysis of Metabolic Variations, Antioxidant Profiles and Antimicrobial Activity of (Chia) Seed, Sprout, Leaf, Flower, Root and Herb Extracts.
Chicory
Cichorium intybus
Avoid · Sucrose
- Metabolic Profiling of Sugarloaf Chicory Roots: Structural Assignment of Sesquiterpene Lactone Conjugates and Response to Reduced Irrigation.
- Comprehensive metabolite and biological profile of "Sulmona Red Garlic" ecotype's aerial bulbils.
- Functional Fruit Snacks Enriched with Natural Sources of Fructooligosaccharides: Composition, Bioactive Compounds, Biological Activity, and Consumer Acceptance.
- Environmental and Cultivation Effects on Growth and Phytochemical Profiles of Chicory ( L.) in Soil, Hydroponics, and Aquaponics.
Cowpeas
Vigna unguiculata
Avoid · Sucrose
- Foliar spraying of Bradyrhizobium and Anabaena improve stress tolerance under deficit irrigation of Cowpea.
- Systems-Level Developmental Reprogramming Under Waterlogging Stress in Cowpea Revealed by Integrated Phenotypic, Physiological, and Transcriptomic Analysis.
- Intercropping legumes in the tea agroecosystem modulates tea quality and suppresses insect pest populations.
- Animal pollination shapes fruits market features, seeds functional traits and modulates their chemistry.
Cress
Lepidium sativum
Avoid · Sucrose
- Flavonoid glycosides in Lepidium sativum seeds and their bioactivities.
- The Effect of Gold Nanoparticles in Sodium Alginate on the Biochemical Characteristics of Garden Cress.
- In Vitro Study of the Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant, Immunostimulant, and Hemolytic Activities of (Ranunculaceae) and Seeds.
- Mitigating Effect of Lepidium sativum Seeds Oil on Ovarian Oxidative Stress, DNA Abnormality and Hormonal Disturbances Induced by Acrylamide in Rats.
- Phytochemical Composition and Functional Properties of Brassicaceae Microgreens: Impact of In Vitro Digestion.
Fava bean
Vicia faba
Avoid · Sucrose
- Seed priming with Streptomyces griseoviridis culture filtrate: species-specific enhancement of legume germination and seedling vigor through hormonal and metabolic signaling.
- Improvement of salt tolerance in Vicia faba (L.) seedlings: a comprehensive investigation of the effects of exogenous calcium chloride.
- Chemical profile of L. bee bread and its antioxidant properties.
- Nutritional and Phytochemical Profiling of Vicia faba L. var. Minor Seeds: a Multifaceted Exploration of Natural Antioxidants and Functional Food Potential.
- Phytochemical Profiling and Bioactive Potential of Grape Seed Extract in Enhancing Salinity Tolerance of .
- Impact of titanium nanoparticles on germination and early growth of faba bean (Vicia faba L.).
Figs
Ficus carica
Avoid · Sucrose
- Techno-functional properties and enhanced consumer acceptance of whipped fermented milk with Ficus carica L. By-products.
- Bioactive compounds (LC-PDA-Qtof-ESI-MS and UPLC-PDA-FL) and in vitro inhibit α-amylase and α-glucosidase in leaves and fruit from different varieties of Ficus carica L.
- Description of L. Italian Cultivars II: Genetic and Chemical Analysis.
- Characterizing the Antihyperglycemic Activity and Underlying Mechanisms of the Aqueous Extract of the Leaves from L.
Garlic
Allium sativum
Avoid · Sucrose
- Bioactive, Antioxidant, and Nutritional Responses of Garlic ( L.) to Fertilization Regimes.
- Black Garlic: Evolution of the Chemical Composition and Broad Biological Activities.
- Development and Stepwise Optimization of Freeze-Dried Seasoning Cubes From Traditional Fish Sauce: A Postharvest Approach for Value-Added Aquatic Products.
- Comprehensive Chemical Profiling and Assessment of Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Activities of Polysaccharides Derived from and .
- Biochar and ZnO-Se nanocomposites enhanced biochemical and antioxidant profiling of soybean: insight into GC-MS metabolomics, and KEGG pathway analysis.
- Antihypertensive Plants Used by the Anak Dalam Tribe in Jambi, Indonesia: Ethnobotanical Insights and Pharmacological Potential as Alternatives to Conventional Medicine.
Kale
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Avoid · Sucrose
- The Effect of Different Extraction Protocols on a var. Antioxidant Activity, Bioactive Compounds, and Sugar Profile.
- Effect of Selenium Fortification on Growth Performance and Nutritional Compounds of Kale ( L. Var. DC.).
- Brassinolide and Sucrose Enhance the Nutritional Quality of Kale Sprouts by Modulating Sugar Metabolism, Redox Homeostasis, and Secondary Metabolism.
- Growth and Biochemical Composition of Microgreens Grown in Different Formulated Soilless Media.
- Thermal Processing Techniques Differentially Modulate Phytochemicals, Antioxidant Potential, and Genoprotective Effects of Kale ( var. ) and Chard ( L. var. ).
- Phytochemical Composition and Functional Properties of Brassicaceae Microgreens: Impact of In Vitro Digestion.
Kiwifruit
Actinidia deliciosa
Avoid · Sucrose
- Optimizing Chloride Fertilization Enhances Kiwifruit ( spp.) Photosynthetic, Carbon-Nitrogen Metabolic, and Antioxidant Physiological Characteristics.
- Comparative metabolomics identifies enhanced ursane-type triterpenoids and antioxidant capacity in 'Danyang' kiwifruit.
- Integrated physiological, transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses shed light on the complex mechanisms underlying low temperature resistance in kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta).
- Integrated flavoromics and metabolomics delineate species-specific chemotypes of aroma-active compounds and antioxidant flavonoids in kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.).
- Cold plasma processing of kiwifruit juice: Effect on physicochemical, nutritional, microstructure, rheological properties and sensory attributes.
- Antioxidant and anticancer effects of kiwi () fermented beverage using .
- Comprehensive evaluation of twelve kiwifruit (Actinidia) varieties on the winemaking adaptability based on multi-criteria decision-making method.
- Effects of Daily Ingestion of Two SunGold Kiwifruit for 6 Weeks on Metabolic and Inflammatory Biomarkers: A Randomized, Cross-Over, Exploratory Intervention Study.
- Antioxidant Activity Analysis of Native Cultivars.
- Comprehensive Comparison of the Nutrient and Phytochemical Compositions and Antioxidant Activities of Different Kiwifruit Cultivars in Korea.
Foods to Eat
Foods worth including — each contains a compound recommended for this condition.
Apples
Malus domestica
via Chlorogenic Acid
Artichokes
Cynara scolymus(Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus)
via Chlorogenic Acid
Arugula
Eruca vesicaria
via glucosinolates
Avocado
Persea americana
via Chlorogenic Acid
Blueberries
Vaccinium
via Chlorogenic Acid
Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
via glucosinolates
Burdock root
Arctium lappa
via Chlorogenic Acid
Cabbage · red
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra
via glucosinolates
Cardoon
Cynara cardunculus
via Chlorogenic Acid
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
via Chlorogenic Acid
Crabapples
Malus
via Chlorogenic Acid
Kohlrabi
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
via glucosinolates