HOW TO CONTROL YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE AND REDUCE YOUR RISK OF HEART DISEASE

Control your weight.

Limit the amount of alcohol you drink a day to:
      2 drinks a day or less
      none

Cut back on salt:
      Limit your use of salt in cooking.
      Limit your use of salt at the table.
      Avoid salty foods.
      Choose fresh or frozen food; avoid canned or precooked.
      Read labels on food.
      Use other seasonings such as herbs, spices, lemon juice, garlic.

Eat foods rich in potassium such as bananas, oranges, melons,
     kiwis, potatoes, tomatoes, milk, nuts, and whole grain cereals.

Don't smoke.

Plan to be active 30 minutes or more every day, or at least
     3 times per week.

Take time to relax.

Take your medication as prescribed.

Check your blood pressure at home.