Colitis definition and facts. 1  Colitis refers to inflammation of the inner lining of the colon. 2  Symptoms of colitis depend upon the cause and may include abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, with or without blood in the stool (one of the hallmark symptoms of colitis).
4. Reduce sodium in your diet. Even a small reduction in the sodium in your diet can reduce blood pressure by 2 to 8 mm Hg. The effect of sodium intake on blood pressure varies among groups of people. In general, limit sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day or less.
Starchy vegetables, such as potatoes and sweet potatoes, are high in potassium and low in sodium. A high-potassium, low-sodium diet may help lower your blood pressure, and healthy adults should have at least 4,700 milligrams potassium and no more than 2,300 milligrams sodium per day.igh-fiber fruits may help lower your blood pressure. Photo Credit Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images. High blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease and stroke, but you may be able to lower your blood pressure by improving your diet.