Diet Plan for Pregnant Woman (Hypertension)
Hypertension Diet Plan
🌅 Early Morning (7:00 AM)
- 1 glass warm water with lemon
- 4 soaked almonds + 1 walnut
- Optional: 1 tsp flaxseeds or chia seeds (for omega-3s and BP support)
🍽️ Breakfast (8:30 AM)
- Vegetable oats or broken wheat (daliya) upma with peas, carrots, and beans
- 1 glass low-fat milk or almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 small banana (rich in potassium)
🍎 Mid-Morning Snack (11:00 AM)
- 1 seasonal fruit (apple, guava, or pear)
- Coconut water or lemon water (no salt)
🍛 Lunch (1:00 PM)
- 1–2 phulkas (no added salt) made with whole wheat or multigrain flour
- 1 cup palak dal or masoor dal (low salt, made with garlic and turmeric)
- 1 cup mixed vegetable sabzi (lauki, spinach, beans, or carrot)
- ½ cup low-fat curd (probiotic, calcium-rich)
- Cucumber and tomato salad with lemon juice and black pepper
☕ Evening Snack (4:30 PM)
- Juice or low-fat milk (no added sugar or caffeine)
- Roasted chana or 1 khakhra (low-salt)
- 1 small bowl boiled sprouts salad with lemon and coriander
🍲 Dinner (7:00 – 8:00 PM)
- 1 bowl vegetable barley soup or 2 chapatis + light sabzi (e.g., tinda, turai)
- 1 bowl dal or paneer bhurji (low salt, low oil)
- Steamed broccoli or carrots (lightly spiced with turmeric and cumin)
🧠 Recommended Nutrients
Nutrient | Benefits | Indian Food Sources |
Potassium | Lowers BP | Banana, spinach, coconut water, sweet potato |
Magnesium | Regulates BP | Nuts, seeds, legumes, green leafy vegetables |
Calcium | Supports BP & bone health | Milk, curd, ragi, sesame seeds |
Fiber | Heart health | Oats, dal, vegetables, fruits |
Protein | Pregnancy support | Dal, paneer, tofu, sprouts, legumes |
🚫 Foods to Avoid
- Excess Salt: Table salt, papad, pickle, salty namkeens
- Caffeinated drinks: Tea/coffee in excess
- Deep-fried & oily food: Samosa, bhujia, puri
- Sugary items: Mithai, cakes, sugary juices
- Processed foods: Instant noodles, ketchup, chips, packaged soups
- Walk daily for 20–30 mins (if not restricted)
- Avoid stress – practice deep breathing, prenatal yoga
- Sleep at least 7–8 hours
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
🔴 Important Warning for All Pregnant Mothers! 🔴
Your health and your baby’s well-being are precious. ❗
Please do NOT follow random diet plans from the internet, social media, or unverified sources.
Every pregnancy is unique, and only a qualified doctor can guide you with the right nutrition and care for your body and your baby.
👉 For safe and personalized advice, consult
Dr. Prabha Mayank
Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Radiant Children Hospital
📞 For appointments and questions, reach out to us directly.
Your safety is our priority. 💛
