The Ultimate Dash Diet

The DASH diet is a lifelong well-balanced approach to healthy eating promoted by the National Institutes of Health that is based on nutrient-rich whole foods. This book will teach you exactly how to reach and maintain a healthy weight while lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. U. S News and World Report chose the DASH diet as the best overall diet, the healthiest diet and the best diet for diabetes for four years in a row. It is estimated that hypertension or high blood pressure affects over one billion people worldwide. Not only is high blood pressure the leading cause of death, it also increases the risk of stroke and heart disease. The DASH diet seeks to reduce sodium in your diet and increase your consumption of calcium, magnesium, potassium and fiber by eating a wide selection of whole foods that lower blood pressure. Eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, lean meats, low fat dairy and healthy fats is all part of the DASH diet healthy eating plan. The DASH diet is endorsed by the American Heart Association and is scientifically proven to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Research has also shown that the DASH diet is extremely effective in promoting weight loss which has popularized it as a weight loss diet. In a step-by-step way The Ultimate DASH Diet is going to teach you everything you need to know about how to successfully apply the DASH diet to your life!