Written by Thomas 撰寫人 Thomas
New year new me. With the rising danger of hypertension in the majority of the population, it may be better to also put having a healthier lifestyle on your bucket list. However, it may seem daunting to think of chronic disease, so let’s start with some trivia first!
新一年新的我，港人對於健康的關注日益增加，改善個人飲食及運動習慣。但是不小人都忽略了高血壓的一個長期病，當然，想到自己有病會是可怕的一點。因此，讓我們看看高血壓的一些小知識，將預防長期病都加進你的新年願望中！
FUN FACT #1: Hypertension is Running in my Family! There is no way I can escape from it.
趣事 #1: 高血壓是遺傳的！我想避也避免不了！
Even though hypertension can be caused by genetics, it can be prevented by a change in lifestyle. Us, FOODBOX provides a low salt diet that can effective prevent and alleviate the severity of developing hypertension.
即使高血壓有部份的成因是由家族遺傳導致，但實際上可由我們改善日常心活中避免。我們FOODBOX有提供不同低鈉餐單，能有效助你一臂之力，避免高血壓的出現。
FUN FACT #2: I only get Hypertension during times in Hospital or Clinic.
趣事 #2: 我只有去到醫院同診所先會有高血壓。
There is a type of hypertension called ‘white coat hypertension’, in which the patient has elevated blood pressure during times in a clinic or hospital.
醫學上有一種高血壓是叫 “白衣高血壓”，是指病人當於醫院或診所等陌生場所是因緊張而度得更高的血壓。
FUN FACT #3: Nickname for Hypertension
趣事 #3: 高血壓的別名
Most people with hypertension lack symptoms, thus given its name ‘Silent killer’.
高血壓的病症不明顯，令到不小人成為重症患者時才發現，令到死亡機會增加，因而被稱為 “無聲殺手”。
FUN FACT #4: Don’t Drink Coffee! It causes a rise in blood pressure!
趣事 #4: 唔好飲咖啡！會令到你高血壓！
Contrary to common misconception, drinking coffee generally does not cause a raise in blood pressure.
一般坊間誤解咖啡中的咖啡因是導致不小人高血壓的成因，但其實只要適量及適時飲用，昰並不會令到人患上高血壓。
FUN FACT #5: Complication of Hypertension
趣事 #5: 高血壓的併發症
Hypertension is suspected of causing dementia nowadays.
高血壓近期開始被科學家研究會否導致老人癡呆。
Want to improve your heart health in the coming year? You may try one of our menus!
希望於來年改善自己的心臟健康？可以試一試我們的餐單！
BEETROOT & CHICKPEA SALAD 紅菜頭鷹嘴豆沙律
Mesclun mix, beetroot, chickpeas, pine nuts, cucumbers, feta cheese, rocket leaves.
Energy (Kcal) 能量 (千卡): 432 | Protein (g) 蛋白質 (克): 19 | Carbs (g) 碳水化合物 (克): 35
Giving is good for your health.
Share your journey to inspire others in the community!
Email community@foodbox.hk and share with us.
施比受更為有福。
分享您的旅程，以激勵社區中的其他人！
發送電子郵件至 community@foodbox.hk，並與我們分享。
EAT GREENER. EAT HEALTHIER. EAT FRESHER.
BE HAPPY!
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食得更環保。 食得更健康。 食得更新鮮。
讓自己快樂！
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