DASH Diet (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension)
The DASH eating plan can assist in managing high blood pressure for many people. Lifestyle changes, including diet, are an important part of any plan to achieve and maintain a healthy blood pressure.
DASH Diet (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension)
DASH Nutrition Fact Sheet by the American Dietetic Association
Research supported by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute has shown that the DASH eating plan can lower blood pressure and LDL ("bad") cholesterol which can reduce your risk for heart disease. This heart-healthy eating plan also provides nutrients that are in short supply in many Americans' diet. Click on the link and read more.
Dairy's Role in Managing Blood Pressure
An estimated 65 million Americans have high blood pressure and an additional 59 million are classified as "prehypertensive" putting them at high risk for developing the disease. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
The study called DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) found that the risk of elevated blood pressure can be reduced with a low-fat eating plan that is rich
in low-fat dairy foods, fruits and vegetables. The plan is rich in calcium, potassium and magnesium – about two to three times the amounts most Americans get.
A New Look At Dietary Patterns and Hypertension - DC Digest May/June 2001
An estimated 50 million American adults have hypertension (high blood pressure), a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Lifestyle approaches to prevent or treat hypertension include dietary changes, losing weight if overweight, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol intake, and increasing physical activity.
First Ever Potassium recommendations
Potassium is a mineral that helps regulate fluids and mineral balance and is needed for muscle contractions and transmission of nerve impulses. It also helps regulate blood pressure; an important role considering one in five Americans is living with hypertension.
