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Hypertension And Potassium

My blood pressure is staying above 140 mmHg systolic and 85 mmHg diastolic for two weeks now. I've lost 20 lbs since I started dieting but I've fallen off the strict keto protocol a few times too. I decided to check my blood sugar level. It is 193 mg/dL. The normal is 80 - 110 mg/dL. The reason I'm feeling uniquely unsettled is because my insulin is high, my blood sugar is high.

I have to get back into Keto. Today my first meal is cream soup with ground meat. My second meal is a cheese sandwich. I know not exactly keto recommended. I ran out of vegetables. I just went out for an errand down to our nearby talipapa ( neighborhood fresh produce market). I bought cauliflower, tomatoes, bell peppers and green peas. I remember I still have some left over stuff in the chiller section. 

Insulin level is linked to high blood pressure. High insulin decreases potassium. Low potassium can cause high blood pressure. I have to increase my potassium intake. I should try and get it from vegetables. Potato is out of the question because it has high starch content. The recommended potassium daily intake is 4,700 mg or higher. This used to be 3,500 mg by the way.


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