DASH Diet
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.
BACKGROUND
The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has been proven to reduce blood pressure, and is recommended by health organizations such as the American Heart Association and the National Institute of Health (NIH). So it's likely to get your doctor's OK as well.
The NIH's research finds that the DASH Diet can show results for lowering blood pressure and beating hypertension in only two weeks.
With the DASH Diet you'll reduce your cholesterol levels, and of course, lose weight. The diet is centered around consuming less sodium and saturated fat, and more healthful foods like fruits, vegetables and low- or no-fat dairy.
PRO
- Supported by the medical community
- Ideal for those with hypertension
- Nutritional approach to eating
- Online component
CON
- None to speak of
DIET and NUTRITION
The DASH Diet recommends a daily diet that includes the following:
- 4-6 servings each of fruits and vegetables
- 6-12 servings of whole grains
- 2-4 servings of low- or no-fat dairy
- 1.5-2.5 servings of lean meats, poultry and fish
- 2-4 servings of fats and sugars
- 3-6 servings (weekly) of legumes, nuts or seeds
EXERCISE
The DASH online program provides exercise advice for all levels and fitness goals. You will find advice whether you are a beginner or a weekend athlete, or even a competitive athlete.
CONCLUSION
The DASH Diet is a sound scientifically proven weight loss approach that has the backing of the major players in the health industry.
Common Misspellings
DashDiet, Dash Deit, Dahs Diet, Dsah Diet, Hypertension Diet, Dash Diet for Hypertension
Related Diets: Low-Fat Diet, AHA No-Fad Diet
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IT WORKS! I started the plan on Feb. 1 at 243 lbs., total cholesterol 236 and mildly elevated blood pressure. Visited my PCP on Mar. 30.... 221 lbs., total cholesterol 200 and normal blood pressure. I had been working out, but increased my cardio... I am 6'4" & 43 yrs old and haven't felt or looked this good in 20 years.
With the dashdiet I was able to follow the plan that was clearly outlined but actually changed up the dairy portions since I am lactose intolerant but still found the results to be positive
The dash deit helped lower my cholesterol, which my doctor was happy to see but I am still taking my medication so it did not fully take care of the issue.
Dairy is a key component of the DASH Diet, in the initial studies, without dairy, there was no reduction in blood pressure. The DASH Diet Action Plan is the user-friendly guide at dashdiet.org.
I tried the dash diet a few times with varied success. Overall not a bad diet but there are a few better ones out there.
It was the no dairy portion of the deit that I helped me out tremendously
I found Dash last week and decided to give it a try. I'm happy to say that I've already lost a few pounds and noticed a little improvement in my blood pressure. I konw it's going to take a while to get where I'm going- but it's working so far!
I'm confused- Jeffry said "no dairy" but the list says 2-4 servings of dairy. I'm not a big dairy lover, so is this soemthing I can cut out and still see results?
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