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← Eating for lifeThe DASH Diet

The DASH Diet

DASH — Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension — was designed to lower blood pressure without medication. It also improves LDL, insulin sensitivity, and kidney and heart outcomes. It emphasizes produce, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy while limiting sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar. Recommended by the American Heart Association and the NHLBI.

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Key foods

Fruits & vegetables
Whole grains
Lean poultry & fish
Low-fat dairy
Nuts & legumes
Lower-sodium foods