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Article / Updated 03-19-2021
Many people are accustomed to having a sweet treat sometime during the day, and often it’s a dessert at the end of a meal. A meal plan that offers more variety will make it easier to include the key DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) nutrients. The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet) allows two to five servings of fats and sweets, depending on a person’s calorie requirements.
Article / Updated 03-19-2021
You can’t beat cooking and eating at home in terms of choosing the healthiest foods, but you may not always be able to get into the kitchen every day. Your schedule probably varies from day to day or month to month. You also probably travel every so often, whether it’s for business, to visit relatives, or simply to get away from it all.
Article / Updated 03-19-2021
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. This article shares ten simple tips to get you eating the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet) way without depleting your bank account. © Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com
Plan meals and snacks for the week
Decide which recipes to make based on your pantry and freezer staples.
Article / Updated 03-19-2021
One way to get dinner on the table without breaking a sweat is to make a one-dish meal. Every ingredient goes into one pan or oven dish. You can create your own one-dish meals—like this DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet) recipe for Caribbean Chicken in a foil pouch—with a little imagination and whatever ingredients you have on hand.
Article / Updated 03-19-2021
Hypertension can be serious when not treated properly, but for most people it’s a very manageable condition. The best way to manage hypertension is by setting long-term goals rather than focusing on nonexistent quick fixes. In this article, we share the 10 best lifestyle changes you can make to create optimal health and lower your blood pressure.
Get on track to lower your blood pressure in just two weeks!Almost half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure—but many of us are not aware of it. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, has serious health implications. It is classified as a leading cause of premature death by the World Health Organization, contributing to strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, kidney failure, and even dementia.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-09-2021
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet focuses on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, healthy fats, and lean protein. It’s high in some nutrients (potassium, calcium magnesium, and fiber), and low in others (saturated fats, trans fats, and sodium). The DASH diet has been scientifically proven to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure) without any adverse side effects (in fact, with some side benefits!