In a nutshell, this book contains a 4-week DASH diet plan. All recipes are designed keeping in mind ideal sodium intake to promote heart health and reduce hypertension. There are 84 unique meals in this book and they are spread over a span of four weeks.. Detailed nutritional information is provided at the end of every recipe. If you are looking to reduce your blood pressure, these delicious and healthy recipes are a must have!!.
The DASH diet has earned its place among the top healthiest diets today. it is a very practical diet that promotes overall health and wellness.
The DASH diet was intended to reduce blood pressure, one of the primary causes of heart disease. However, lowering blood pressure is just an added bonus. The DASH diet has been found to be much more nutritious overall as compared to the standard American diet.
The DASH diet was recently named the best and healthiest diet by nutrition experts at US News and World Report. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension and it is designed as a life- long approach to treating or preventing hypertension (high blood pressure). It is frequently prescribed by doctors as a first step in dealing with pre-hypertension as a way of avoiding blood pressure medications.
The DASH diet focuses on lowering the amount of sodium in your diet and encouraging nutrient-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Research has revealed that by following the DASH diet you can lower your blood pressure by a surprising 12 points, which is pretty much the upper limit of most medicine available out there. Lowering blood pressure is just a bonus. The DASH diet also promotes one's overall health by:
• Lowering risk of heart disease
• Lowering risk of cancer
• Lowering risk of diabetes
• Lowering risk of stroke
• Lowering cholesterol levels
• Helping prevent osteoporosis
• Helping promote weight loss
For these reasons, the DASH diet is a great choice for anyone looking to improve their health.