DASH Diet Review

One thinks this is all about exercise but in reality DASH is an acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. It is a multi-faceted program which includes recommended diet and exercise for those suffering from high blood pressure.

The difference with this diet plan is that it has seals of approval from the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association. It also uses the pyramid food plan espoused by the Department of Agriculture.

The diet is very well rounded, with fruits and vegetables being staples to the diet, in addition to low fat food, and non-fat dairy items. With this, you limit the cholesterol intake, limit the amount of sugar in the diet and increase fibber intake. This is a tall order to one used to high fat food but it is a must to take when you have abnormally high blood pressure. There is a transition plan included and it was designed to avoid hypertension rather than a weight loss diet. There is a variation to the DASH diet with a low calorie plan for those who wish to seek weight in a healthy manner.