DASH News
DASH Chosen "Best Diet Overall"
For the third year in a row, US News has selected DASH as the best diet overall. A panel of nutrition and health experts indentified the DASH Eating Plan as be relatively easy to follow, nutritious, safe, and effective for weight loss and against diabetes and heart disease.
Blood Pressure Management
Evidence-based diet and lifestyle approaches -- including DASH -- to keep blood pressure in check are reviewed here. Part III in a series from Food Insight newsletter.
Diabetes During (and after) Pregnancy
WKBW Healthy Living, By Health Day
Low-Fat Yogurt May Cut High Blood Pressure Risk
ABC News Medical Unit, By Julielynn Wong, M.D.
A new study found people who ate at least six ounces of low-fat yogurt every three days were 31 percent less likely to develop high blood pressure than those who ate less. This study shows an interesting link, not cause and effect, between yogurt and decreased blood pressure. Nutrition professionals agree that it adds to the long list of reasons to eat and enjoy yogurt often.
Low-Fat Dairy May Help Lower Stroke Risk
By Matt McMillen
Excerpt from article: "Middle-aged and older adults may be able to lower their risk of having a stroke by eating low-fat dairy products, according to a Swedish study published in the journal Stroke."
We're Eating Way Too Much Sodium in Everyday Foods, Federal Health Experts Warn
By Katy Muldoon
According to the CDC, 9 out of 10 adults are getting too much sodium in their diet. Keep your daily sodium intake in-check with the DASH Diet, which is already low in sodium.
Lean Beef OK for Certain Diets: Study
By Andrew M. Seaman
A new study suggests that people following a diet focused on eating fruits and vegetables to lower cholesterol, like DASH, may be able to incorporate small, lean portions of beef into their diet.
DASH Diet Ranked #1 in Best Diets Overall and Best Diets for Healthy Eating
What Makes a Healthy Diet? Not all diet plans are nutritious and safe. A new U.S. News ranking rates diets' healthiness and DASH scored very well in all categories, including #1 overall.
High Sodium, Low Potassium Diet Linked to Increased Risk of Death
The DASH Diet eating plan is all about reducing sodium and increasing potassium. This study recommends fresh foods like milk, yogurt, fruits and vegetable to help balance sodium and potassium. Read more
DASH Diet Fuels the Brain
By Jennifer Warner
A new study shows that following the DASH diet along with regular exercise may improve mental activity as much as 30% in overwight adults.