lowering blood pressure - greens?
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 5:57 am
Hi Jeff,
You recently commented about blood pressure guidelines: https://www.drmcdougall.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=57369
In this thread you said: "If you are WFPB/vegan and have a BP of 135/85, you are not risk free because of your diet. You still have work to do."
Your comments have had me taking a closer look at making adjustments to my diet.
I've also been considering the advice from Dr. Esselstyn which you published here: http://www.jeffnovick.com/RD/Q_%26_As/Entries/2013/8/29_Clarifying_the_Confusion__Dr_Esselstyn_Responds.html. In particular, his advice to include greens in our diet as much as possible.
I've been tracking my BP numbers, and recently noticed lower readings about a half an hour or so after I had eaten spinach, broccoli and cauliflower. I was wondering if perhaps there was a cause and effect relationship here.
Are you were aware of any science supporting a benefit of including greens in your diet for cardiovascular health?
Thanks for all your help!
-dog
You recently commented about blood pressure guidelines: https://www.drmcdougall.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=57369
In this thread you said: "If you are WFPB/vegan and have a BP of 135/85, you are not risk free because of your diet. You still have work to do."
Your comments have had me taking a closer look at making adjustments to my diet.
I've also been considering the advice from Dr. Esselstyn which you published here: http://www.jeffnovick.com/RD/Q_%26_As/Entries/2013/8/29_Clarifying_the_Confusion__Dr_Esselstyn_Responds.html. In particular, his advice to include greens in our diet as much as possible.
I've been tracking my BP numbers, and recently noticed lower readings about a half an hour or so after I had eaten spinach, broccoli and cauliflower. I was wondering if perhaps there was a cause and effect relationship here.
Are you were aware of any science supporting a benefit of including greens in your diet for cardiovascular health?
Thanks for all your help!
-dog