Home > Medical > Hypertension > Lifestyle changes Lifestyle changes All sections in Hypertension » About Hypertension » Medication » Effects on the Body » Explaining Hypertension » FAQs » Health Tips » Lifestyle Changes » Living with Hypertension » Measuring BP » Hypertension News » Real-life Story » Stress, Women & Obesity » Types of Blood Pressure » Risk Factors Don't overdose on salt this winter Many South Africans may unwittingly end up eating too much salt this winter as they indulge in ready-made soups, stews and other foods high in sodium. Shake your salt habit If the Minister of Health achieves his next dietary reform of reducing South Africa's salt intake by legislation, he will be striking a blow for good health, says DietDoc. Are you eating too much salt? Did you know that high blood pressure affects as many as 25% of adult South Africans, with black Africans appearing to be more susceptible than other groups? Quiz Am I at risk for hypertension? » Ask CyberDoc » Quiz Are you ready to quit smoking? » Subscribe Newsletters » 10 salty food culprits 10 foods with hidden fat Using the Dash diet in South Africa The Dash Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), which was developed in the USA has been used successfully all over the world and South Africa is no exception. The truth about salt Can't live without salt? Prof Jacques Snyman from Resolution Health Medical Scheme sheds some light on the truth about salt and the link to diseases such as hypertension. Go green for healthy blood pressure As fruit and vegetables contain the right combination of sodium and potassium, they're the ideal food for keeping your blood pressure at a healthy level. Wise food choices Here are some guidelines on foods to avoid as well as wise choices to make regarding cretain foods. Hypertension and diet Diet plays an important role in preventing and treating hypertension. Read more about what to do. Hypertension and fasting Recent research has been focusing on ways of lowering blood pressure by dietary interventions. Take a look at an approach using fasting as a therapy to lower blood pressure. Must I really stop smoking if I have hypertension? Put it this way: in the USA, the number of deaths caused by smoking is the equivalent of a fully loaded 747 crashing and killing everyone on board each day. load more articles advertisement From our sponsors Your retirement - a healthy mindset So many people, why so alone? You can still enjoy the sweet things in life Take the sugar test, it could save your life.