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DASH To Lower Blood Pressure

Do you have high blood pressure? Research shows an eating plan called Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, may help reduce your risk of high blood pressure.

The DASH eating plan is built around consuming eight to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables every day, along with two to three servings of dairy foods. And while it was designed for those with hypertension, DASH is an eating plan the whole family can enjoy.

The DASH diet recommends you work more produce into your eating plan by including fruits in other dishes. Add fruit to cereal and salad, enjoy it as a snack or use it to top angel food cake or frozen yogurt. Include vegetables in salads, pasta or rice dishes or cook them with meat, fish and poultry.

In addition, include three servings of low-fat diary products and engage in regular physical activity.

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