What is the best time to eat breakfast for people with high blood pressure?

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But did you know that breakfast can have a big impact on your blood pressure? Research shows that people who skip breakfast are more likely to have high blood pressure.

So for people with high blood pressure, a nutritious breakfast can help lower blood pressure. Michelle Routhenstein, a registered dietitian specializing in heart disease management and prevention and a diabetes educator working in the US, said: Eating breakfast provides essential nutrients needed for the heart to function effectively, helping to improve blood vessel tone and blood pressure.

But when is the best time to eat breakfast to reap the benefits? Here, experts reveal the best time to eat breakfast if you have high blood pressure.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But did you know that breakfast can have a big impact on your blood pressure?

The best time to eat breakfast for people with high blood pressure

Nutritionist Vandana Sheth, a diabetes educator in the US, recommends that patients with high blood pressure should eat breakfast within 1 hour of waking up to promote healthy blood pressure, according to Yahoo News.

This timing helps the body maintain balanced blood sugar levels from the start, reducing stress on the cardiovascular system and promoting stable blood pressure, explains Vandana Sheth.

Routhenstein agrees, adding that eating within 30 to 60 minutes of waking can help control blood pressure by reducing levels of the stress hormone cortisol, improving insulin sensitivity, and providing nutrients that help lower blood pressure.

However, if you cannot eat within 1 hour of waking up, eating anytime is still better than skipping breakfast, because this meal is very useful for people with high blood pressure.

Functional medicine nutritionist Kaytee Hadley, founder of Holistic Health and Wellness Center (USA), said: The best time to eat breakfast is when you can sit down, enjoy it and make it a habit.

And it's not just what or when you eat, but eating slowly and mindfully is also important for digestion and blood pressure, adds nutritionist Kaytee Hadley.

Hypertensive patients should eat breakfast within 1 hour of waking up to promote healthy blood pressure.

Benefits of breakfast

This is why breakfast is so important for people with high blood pressure.

Better blood pressure. Research shows that eating breakfast leads to better blood pressure and heart health. Skipping breakfast can increase the risk of heart disease by 21%.

Reduce stress hormone levels. Skipping breakfast can harm your blood pressure by increasing your levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Research shows that skipping breakfast can throw off your cortisol rhythm, leading to higher cortisol levels later in the day. So skipping breakfast can cause problems with your blood pressure hours later. Conversely, a nutritious breakfast can help balance your blood pressure by reducing spikes in stress hormones, Sheth says.

Heart-Healthy Nutrition. Breakfast is a great opportunity to get nutrients important for healthy blood pressure. Routhenstein says people with high blood pressure should eat a nutritious, balanced breakfast that is low in sodium and rich in potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

Breakfast should include a variety of colorful plants such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and nuts, with at least 20g of protein and limited salt, advises Hadley.

Helps regulate blood sugar. Eating breakfast can help regulate blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity, which if left unchecked can increase blood pressure, says Routhenstein. That’s because persistently high blood sugar can cause blood vessels to stiffen and the kidneys to filter blood less effectively. Both can lead to high blood pressure, according to Yahoo News.

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