DASH Diet For Everyone

DASH stands for "Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension."
Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure, and one in three adults have hypertension. After the age of 65, the number increases to two out of three adults. Additionally, it is estimated that one out of four adults has pre-hypertension. Hypertension is a serious health issue, as it raises your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease, and most people don't know they have it.

Medical studies have shown that the DASH eating style to be lower in sodium and higher in potassium, calcium, magnesium, and fiber. DASH creates a synergy between nutrients that helps lower blood pressure, potentially as much as one prescription medication. Also, the benefits of DASH extend beyond hypertension to a decreased risk of developing certain cancers, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

This book delves into the "magic formula" behind the DASH Diet and reveals it's hidden dietary secrets. Readers will learn the relationship between hypertension and the DASH Diet, the benefits of following the DASH Diet, and the best foods to eat.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and American Heart Association recommend following the DASH eating plan because of the dramatic difference some simple changes can make.