Older adults should avoid this snack to stave off high blood pressure
Why older adults should avoid salted pretzels
- Older adults should avoid high-sodium foods to prevent high blood pressure, which can lead to severe medical outcomes such as heart attacks or strokes.
- Eating salty snacks like pretzels can increase blood pressure within hours by raising fluid in blood vessels and making the heart work harder.
- Over 75 per cent of adults aged 65 and above experience high blood pressure, making dietary choices crucial for this demographic.
- The average American consumes 3,400 milligrams of sodium daily, significantly exceeding the recommended 2,300 milligrams, with much of it hidden in processed foods.
- Experts advise avoiding processed foods, opting for fresh produce, and checking nutrition labels for snacks with 200 milligrams of sodium or less per serving to improve heart health.