Two very important aspects in any hypertension oriented food plan are controlling the salt intake and drinking plenty of water for hydration. If you look for a complete high blood pressure diet, with clear indications, probably the best choice is the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). It is designed by The Heart and Stroke Foundation, following extensive real life studies. The salt intake should be a low as possible; this is one of the key points of this dietary program. You might be under the impression that you eat little or no salt, however every day you consume food that is high in salt, especially if you commonly eat canned or prepared food. Next time you buy such things read the label very carefully and look for the sodium content value. The DASH diet also recommends fresh fruits and vegetables at any meal, and almost complete elimination of saturated fats.

Choosing the right foods and strictly following an adequate diet will help a lot no matter what the cause of high blood pressure is in your case. Together with regular physical exercise, a healthy diet is also a great complement to hypertension medication in chronic cases.