4. Alcohol

Alcohol is known to increase blood pressure which is why it is important to drink responsibly and in moderation. A standard drink is, for reference, one 12-ounce beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of distilled liquor which all contain, by average, 14 grams of alcohol.

Moderate drinking means that women may consume one drink per day while men may consume up to two drinks per day. Anything more than this puts you at risk of hypertension and could ultimately lead to stroke or heart disease.