Recipes and diet for people with Hypotension

Published: 06/16/2011 - Updated: 08/13/2019

Blood pressure is the force of blood passing through the arteries, and hypotension is when the pressure decreases, the force of blood is minimal, because the arterial wall is dilated and the amount of blood and body fluids (blood volume) is not enough.

Hypotension Symptoms

  • Weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Constant tiredness
  • Fainting
  • Excessive sweating
  • Pale
  • Hypothermia

Diet and nutrition

Diet is one of the key factors and the most effective medicine to treat hypotension.
You should follow these food recommendations:

  • High consumption of vitamin C, since the low level of this vitamin causes hypotension.
  • Increase dietary calories, so it is recommended to consume sweet fruits, cereals, peanuts, walnuts, amaranth, energy bars, cereal, bread, etc.
  • Eat seaweed and spirulina, for its rich supply of minerals and salts.
  • Other recommended foods: coffee, tea and salty foods to maintain regulated voltage levels.
  • Take licorice tea twice a day, this herb is truly an effective remedy to fight and cure hypotension.

Foods to avoid:

Those which don’t nourish and fill the body of toxins and unnecessary fats like processed, fried, sugar and refined flours.

Here are some recipes for healing:

Juice to fight Hypotension

Ingredients

  • A piece of beetroot (beet)
  • A glass of fresh carrot juice (fresh)
  • One tablespoon of molasses rice
  • One teaspoon of Spirulina

Preparation

  1. Blend all and serve. Drink slowly to accompany your meal or evening, avoid white sugar-sweetened beverages such as juices and sodas.

Peanut Butter

Ingredients

  • 200 g of skinless roasted peanuts
  • 2 teaspoons of molasses rice
  • 2 teaspoons of butter

Preparation

  1. Place all ingredients in blender and beat until it forms a smooth and creamy paste. You can keep it in a clean container and sealed in the refrigerator for 5 days. Spread on bread.

Salmon with Capers

Ingredients

  • 75 grams of grain macaroni
  • 3 or 4 garlic cloves
  • Half onion
  • Capers
  • 75 grams of fresh salmon
  • Olive oil extra-virgin
  • Salt to taste

Preparation

  1. First crush the capers in a mortar and add salmon chopped and marinated in lemon and soy sauce. If you do not like oil, you can cook a little bit.
  2. Cook the macaroni in boiling water with some salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
  3. Meanwhile in a saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic and when golden brown take capers and salmon you have in the mortar.
  4. Once macaroni is drained, add to the dish and stir well.
  5. Serve with fresh sprouts salad.

Brown Rice with Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 300 g of brown rice
  • 1 liter of water or vegetable broth
  • 100 g of green beans
  • 2 carrots
  • 50 g of spinach
  • 1 tomato
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Oil
  • Salt

Preparation

  1. Chop the green beans, carrots, tomatoes and garlic and sauté everything in a pan with oil. Add the rice and sauté.
  2. Add broth and salt and cook for about an hour.
  3. Meanwhile, chop the spinach and add to rice. Cook for five minutes, put salt to taste and serve.

Amaranth Sticks

Ingredients

  • 5 ¾ cups of toasted amaranth (200 g)
  • 460 g of semisweet chocolate stick

Utensils:

  • A large bath pan
  • Pewter bowl or casserole dish with a capacity of 3 L
  • Spoon or wooden paddle
  • Plastic tray, stainless steel or individual plastic molds individual
  • Large Knife
  • Pack of cellophane or plastic container with lid and capacity of three liters.

Procedure

  1. Put the chocolate in the pan or bowl until melted in a double boiler.
  2. Once melted, add the toasted amaranth and mix to incorporate well using a spoon or wooden paddle.
  3. When the ingredients are incorporated, pour into pan and spread evenly, pressing on it until a thickness of about 1.5 cm. Let stand 10 minutes.
  4. Then cut into individual bars with the help of the knife and let dry for 30 minutes after this time, turn them to dry evenly for about a day in a ventilated, dry and clean part.

Packaging and storage: Package amaranth bars in the plastic container or in individual cellophane bags, sealed to keep in a cool, dry and dark place. Attach a label with the product name, date of manufacture and expiry.

About the author
  • Dra. Loredana Lunadei

    Dr. Loredana Lunadei is a specialist in food, dietetics and nutrition. She studied at the University of Milan where she obtained a Master in Food Science and Technology. Subsequently, she continued her studies, completing her PhD also at the University of Milan. Linkedin.

2 Replies to “Recipes and diet for people with Hypotension”
  • Carl says:

    Nice recipes again biomanantial! I love to prepare them and now I?m going to surprise my family with the Amaranth bars, I know they will love them, and you can store them, perfect to prepare enough sweets for a time and consume them, since they seem very healthy.

  • Stacy says:

    There’s a ton of information and talk about hypertension, and I have been hypotensive for quite some time. It has caused several fainting spells, weight loss, anemia…lots of different health conditions. Thank you for taking the time to talk about the other end of teh spectrum, which is low blood pressure, and thanks for these amazing looking recipes!!