Hypertension is a common and frequent disease in the elderly, often combined with some target organ damage, such as target organ damage to the heart, brain and kidneys. For elderly patients with hypertension, daily protein intake is best through lean pork, beef, eggs, milk and soy products. Protein is not easily digestible and tends to increase the burden on the heart, so hypertensive patients should consume protein in moderation, with the daily protein content in food not exceeding one gram per kilogram of body weight being appropriate. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy needed to maintain life activities, hypertensive patients can choose rice, porridge, noodles, taro, soft beans, try not to use sweet potatoes, dry beans as a staple food. When cooking food for elderly hypertensive patients, it is best to use vegetable oil and try not to use animal oil. Elderly hypertensive patients should consume fresh vegetables and fruits, which are high in vitamins. They can eat more tomatoes, carrots, spinach, cabbage, pumpkin, cucumber, apples, pears, grapes, etc.