“Go easy on soy sauce, mustard, pickles, mayonnaise and other table sauces, as these can all be high in salt,” it said.
For home cooking, use black pepper as an alternative to salt, as well as herbs and spices. Some to try include: chilli, ginger, garlic, and lime.
Making your own stock and gravy is also suggested, as well as baking or roasting vegetables, such as red peppers, tomatoes, courgettes, fennel, parsnips and squash.
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Alcohol
Regularly consuming alcohol can also raise your blood pressure, so it’s recommended to spread any drinking over three days or more.
Source: Daily Express
