Foods to avoid with high blood pressure

We've discussed how to lower blood pressure by eating right. But what foods should you skip if you have hypertension? Below are some foods that raise blood pressure quickly or over time. Consume them in careful moderation or avoid them altogether:

• Fatty meats, and processed meats such as hot dogs and sausage
• Salted snacks like pretzels and potato chips
• Canned soups and vegetables
• Dried soup mixes
• Deli meat
• Fast food
• Butter
• Margarine
• Potato chips
• Salted popcorn
• Salted nuts
• Whole-milk dairy products
• Condiments (ketchup, salad dressing)
• Pickled food in brine
• Boxed mixes for rice, pasta, and potatoes