Blood pressure

[STG]

Actually, science has in recent years proven that your body wasn't designed for all that many proteins, and some studies have shown that people who intake more protein are more likely to become sick and also have an increased risk for cancer. So, my recommendation is to eat plenty of the good stuff (fruits, veggies, grains, legumes, etc.).

Lol gr8 cuz I mainly eat salads

[ryoder]

High protein and high fiber diets are necessary for those with an active lifestyle such as runners, swimmers, bodybuilders and other athletes. Many countries in the world cannot afford this amount of protein, however. Thats why there is a lot of marketing pushing people toward eating grains like rice. Heavy rice eaters often have health issues such as blindness due to a lack of nutrients though.

Golden Rice and Vitamin A deficiency

[Ubuntu_user]

High protein and high fiber diets are necessary for those with an active lifestyle such as runners, swimmers, bodybuilders and other athletes. Many countries in the world cannot afford this amount of protein, however. Thats why there is a lot of marketing pushing people toward eating grains like rice. Heavy rice eaters often have health issues such as blindness due to a lack of nutrients though.

Golden Rice and Vitamin A deficiency

That's probably only if you consume white rice... Brown rice is where it's at (delicious and nutritious)!

[ryoder]

Its not really that good for you either. It has 0 vitamin a and is mainly starch.
Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked

[PonyGirl93]

My vote is to change up your diet with lots of healthy goodies and not rely on one thing to supply all your nutrients Nothing is that good for you. :p

[FinancialWorld]

My vote is to change up your diet with lots of healthy goodies and not rely on one thing to supply all your nutrients Nothing is that good for you. :p

:iagree: :imwithstupid: I second that.

I mean look, even water, which is really good for you, can kill you if you drink too much.

[LaceyLady]

Everything should be in moderation.

BTW 105 pounds is fine for someone who is 5 ft. 2in., right?

[STG]

Everything should be in moderation.

BTW 105 pounds is fine for someone who is 5 ft. 2in., right?

Lol my mom weighs that, and she's that height...and she's in her 40's...it should be okay hilarious

[P00057870]

Did anyone ever answer your original question :confused:

Average is considered 120/80 but that is very generic. Bottom line, you need to check with your Mom, Dad, and other family members and you may find out that a lower number is the norm for your family. A family doctor will be able to discuss this in more detail with you.

My husband is a very large person, older, overweight, and has a terrible diet but his BP is always low, which is normal for his father's family who also live long, and who he most resembles physically. Now on to me. When in my mid-30's, thin, watching what I ate, and it shot up through the roof - 180/153 - and have been on medications since. Found out that was the most common pattern on my father's side of the family, which I most resemble physically.

Anyway, you do not have to worry about you BP at this point in time, but it is good to get your older family members to start informing you of the family history. Being informed of things can help you to make better lifestyle choices. Just because someone has a problem, by the way, does not mean you will have the same problems but some things may mean you can be predisposed to them, and that is where the lifestyle choices will make a difference.

Hope this helps with the original question. :hurray:

[STG]

Did anyone ever answer your original question :confused:

Average is considered 120/80 but that is very generic. Bottom line, you need to check with your Mom, Dad, and other family members and you may find out that a lower number is the norm for your family. A family doctor will be able to discuss this in more detail with you.

My husband is a very large person, older, overweight, and has a terrible diet but his BP is always low, which is normal for his father's family who also live long, and who he most resembles physically. Now on to me. When in my mid-30's, thin, watching what I ate, and it shot up through the roof - 180/153 - and have been on medications since. Found out that was the most common pattern on my father's side of the family, which I most resemble physically.

Anyway, you do not have to worry about you BP at this point in time, but it is good to get your older family members to start informing you of the family history. Being informed of things can help you to make better lifestyle choices. Just because someone has a problem, by the way, does not mean you will have the same problems but some things may mean you can be predisposed to them, and that is where the lifestyle choices will make a difference.

Hope this helps with the original question. :hurray:

Thanks for the response!
My parents BP is 90/60 but I guess my BP doesn't have to be just like theirs.