Major Triggers of Hypertension Disorder

Sodium

Excessive sodium levels may contribute to high blood pressure in some individuals. According to the American Heart Association, controlling one's dietary sodium intake means more than not adding salt to foods. Up to seventy-five percent of the sodium individuals consume on a daily basis is hidden in processed foods, such as soups, condiments, canned soups, prepared mixes, and frozen foods. Thus, individuals should be sure to always read food labels and look out for the hidden ingredients that indicate they are full of sodium. Overall, individuals should steer clear of consuming lots of processed foods, but where this cannot be avoided, they can look for processed food marked 'low sodium' or those with similar labels.

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