Avoid using salt at the table or in cooking. Remove the salt shaker — you'll be less likely to use it. Try spices, herbs, and other seasonings instead of salt to flavor foods.
Optimal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg (systolic pressure is 120 AND diastolic pressure is less than 80). Prehypertension is systolic pressure from 120-139 systolic OR diastolic pressure from 80-89. High blood pressure is systolic pressure of 140 or higher OR diastolic pressure of 90 or higher.