Alcohol
Believe us when we say that we’re not doing this on purpose. We’re not trying to take some of the most indulgent luxuries on this planet away from you. It just happens to be that alcohol and high blood pressure go hand in hand. Here’s how. When we drink alcohol, our blood vessels tighten. When they tighten, there’s less room for the blood to pass through, which increases the pressure in our arteries. So drinking often and for prolonged periods of time should be an absolute no-no. Let’s not forget about the crazy high amounts of sugar (which can lead to weight gain and guess what… more high blood pressure) that many types of alcohol contain.