Nine steps to prevent High Blood Pressure .

1. Eat a low-sodium
2. Eat low-fat diet
3. Lose weight if overweight
4. Exercise regularly - 30 minutes a day
5. Stop smoking
6. Eat foods that are rich in potassium.
7. Reduce stress
8. Moderate alcohol drinking habit.
9. Drink lot of water.

If you are pregnant, get regular prenatal checkups .

If you are taking birth control pills, estrogen, or hormone therapy , get regular blood pressure checks .