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Only after my spouse died 1 & 1/2 years ago i have lived on fast food and tv dinners ever since. blood pressure since spiked very high by 30 points. ?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You gave answer: Fast food & TV dinners are high in salt,saturated fats & preservatives. Try to do simple thing like slow cooker recipies,baking Chicken & fish. Fruits & vegetables Google & see other easy alternatives. Sharing food with a friend- alternate day cooking

Answered 6/10/2018

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