Blood Pressure Help
If you have high blood pressure, cut back on sugar (including the high fructose corn syrup commonly found in soft drinks) and refined carbohydrates, says Harry Preuss, M.D., of Georgetown University. Many animal studies find that sugary diets induce hypertension.
Fresh tip: A new study by Dr. Preuss finds that taking chromium supplements (200 mcg daily) helps to counter sugar’s blood pressure effect.
This EatSmart column is reprinted from USAWEEKEND Magazine and is copyrighted by Jean Carper. It cannot be reprinted without permission from Jean Carper.
