Top tips for controlling blood pressure

Take care of your blood pressure with the help of the new buddy pack

If you want to take a look at your diet and lifestyle to control your blood pressure, but are not sure where to start, help is now at hand thanks to the launch of a new blood pressure buddy pack. Meet your blood pressure buddy Take control with Dr Chris' top tips A healthy recipe from Phil Vickery

Your blood pressure buddy
Produced in association with Flora pro.activ blood pressure mini drink, the buddy pack is full of expert diet and lifestyle advice from This Morning's resident GP Dr Chris Steele and nutritionist Fiona Hunter. You will also find delicious heart healthy recipes from top chef Phil Vickery.

To get hold of your free blood pressure buddy pack call 0845 260 4499 or email bloodpressurepack@motivityuk.com.

Take control with Dr Chris' top tips Get it checked regularly - pop along to see your GP, practice nurse or pharmacist as they can all check your blood pressure. Ease up on the salt - try flavouring your food with herbs and spices instead of adding salt. Don't forget to check the labels of processed food - more than 0.5g sodium or 1.25g salt per 100g is a lot. Get fruity - eat fruit and veg of all different colours. By adding chopped fruit and veg to breakfast cereals, sandwiches, pasta or rice dishes it will be easier to reach the recommended five portions a day. Keep active - you don't need to sweat it out at the gym to be active - shopping, gardening and cleaning all count towards the 30 minutes of exercise you should aim for five days each week. Keep an eye on your weight - not only is it important to be a healthy weight, you need to watch you waist too. A woman's waist should be less than 31.5" and a man's less than 37" (or 36" for Asian men). Cut back on booze - women should try to drink no more than two units of alcohol per day and men no more than three units.

Include foods that contain dairy peptides - scientific studies show that dairy peptides, which are included in foods such as the new Flora pro.activ blood pressure mini drink, can help to control blood pressure as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle to maintain a healthy heart.

Further information Visit www.floraproactiv.co.uk To receive your free blood pressure buddy pack call 0845 260 449 or email bloodpressurepack@motivityuk.com For information on the new Flora blood pressure mini drink please call the careline, Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm on 0800 389 8193

A healthy recipe from Phil Vickery
Eating healthily does not mean food has to be boring and bland. Ready Steady Cook regular Phil Vickery has created recipes that make healthy eating delicious and easy. Strawberry Smoothie For more heart healthy recipes request your free blood pressure buddy pack, by calling 0845 260 449 or emailing bloodpressurepack@motivityuk.com