Conclusion
weight loss, hypertensive
This study shows that empowerment-based approaches, aimed at promoting healthy culinary habits and improved purchasing options, effectively lower BP in the short term. However, an intervention focused on educating participants about salt reduction was found to be more impactful in lowering both systolic and diastolic BP, particularly in those with high-normal or hypertensive BP. Moreover, approaches that promote adherence to the Mediterranean diet were associated with weight loss and a decrease in the Na