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Hypertension and heart disease
High blood pressure is aggravated by salt and salty foods (due to the retention of fluids). If you have high blood pressure, avoid salty foods and minimise the use of the salt shaker at the table. If you are overweight, endeavour to reduce your weight. Seek the help of an accredited practising dietitian. Contact the Perth Diet Clinic- 08 9322-4680.
Avoid salty foods such as ham, salami, canned fish and meats, vegemite, bonox, marmite, packet soups, stock cubes pickles, olives, sauces, salted nuts and potato chips and crisps, sea-salt, celery, garlic and vegetable salts.