What are the lifestyle modifications to prevent hypertension?

Welcome to icliniq, Yes , Kind of good choice are made now it's full of preservatives and sugar or salt loaded consumijg them leads to obesity due to which metabolic disorders like diabetes,high cholesterol , hypertension which does affect cardiovascular health too.As well excess of salt in diet leads bloating n more water weight and it all aggravates hypertension and it becomes a cycle. For customized diet plan need more detail like height weight age etc but I can help you with quick tip which can help you. 1)Reduce the salt intake in the day to day cooking 2) Avoid salt preserved food such as salted or smoked meat 3) Highly salted snacks like nuts , potato chips, popcorns should be avoided 4) Food with sodium as preservatives such as sauces, pickles and chutney should be avoided. 5) Canned vegetable fruits should be avoided. 6) Spread out the servings. Have two servings of fruits or vegetables at each meal, or add fruits as snacks. There are multiple herbs which helps to replace salt like ginger garlic paste or crush of mixed herbs etc . 7) Eat smaller portions—cut back gradually. 8)Limit foods with lots of added sugar, such as pies, flavored yogurts, candy bars, ice cream, sherbet, regular soft drinks, and fruit drink. 9) Choose ready-to-eat breakfast cereals that are low in sodium. 10) Include more of fiber in diet 11) Regularly exercise (walking, running) for 20 to 30 minutes. last start with meal prep so you can avoid out side food in lack of time. Daily salt intake depends on lot many factors like weather lifestyle exercise or preference for taste but it medical issues than 1 tsp spread in all meals. so follow up for more.