Lifestyle changes can help control and prevent high blood pressure, even if one is on blood pressure medication.
Try a diet, which emphasises fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods. Get plenty of potassium, which can help prevent and control high blood pressure. Eat less saturated fat and total fat. Limit the amount of sodium in the diet. Avoid coffee and colas.
If overweight, losing even 5 pounds can lower blood pressure.
