High Blood Pressure After 60—Skip Processed Meats

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00:00Bacon, ham, and hot dogs may be comfort foods, but for seniors over 60, they're loaded with salt that quietly strains the heart.

00:08Processed meats are salt bombs.

00:11Too much sodium makes your body hold water, which pushes up blood pressure and forces your heart to work overtime.

00:17The tricky part? It doesn't feel dangerous in the moment.

00:22But day after day, these foods can chip away at your heart's strength.

00:26A kinder option for your body?

00:29Fresh chicken, turkey, or fish.

00:31You still get the protein and flavor, but without the heavy salt.

00:35Every small choice adds up.

00:37By skipping salty processed meats, you protect your heart, steady your blood pressure, and keep enjoying life's best moments.

00:45Less salt, more life.