DASH News
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.
Lifestyle Changes Can Affect Blood Pressure
Lifestyle changes can affect blood pressure, but it's not the whole story
By Karen Ravn
Excerpt from article:
"So how much good will it do if you get more exercise, consume less salt, ramp up on potassium, eat the DASH way, give up smoking, take up meditation? Does it all add up to some impressive total that will knock your doctor's socks off the next check-up time?"
Small Changes, Big Impact
By Karen Ravn
What are latest approaches to reducing high blood pressure? Do they work? Find out more in this article that looks at everything from the DASH Diet to stress reduction.
The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure
By Arthur Agatston, M.D., Prevention
Prehypertension alone isn't cause for raising red flags for this Miami Beach Cardiologist. If you have prehypertension your doctor will investigate further into your family history for risk of heart disease, stroke or diabetes. Read more for 5 tips to control hypertension or prehypertension.
DASH Diet May Prevent Kidney Stones
A new study finds the DASH diet, widely known for reducing high blood pressure, may reduce the risk of developing kidney stones. Adults consuming a diet most like the DASH diet had a 40 to 45% lower risk of developing kindey stones compared to adults consuming a diet least DASH-like. The DASH diet advises consuming fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lowfat and fat-free dairy, lean proteins, legumes, nuts and seeds.
Link to article from WebMD Health News
DASH Diet Combats Mental Decline
By Charlene Laino
Excerpt from article:
"Known as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension ( DASH) diet, the plan emphasizes fruits and vegetables, nuts and legumes, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. Sodium, sweets, and red meats are to be consumed sparingly."
Don't Pass the Salt
The Globe and Mail, Toronto
By Heather Sokoloff
Learn how 4 Canadian culinary experts add flavor to food without adding heaps of salt. One chef suggests using ingredients that are spicy, tangy, bitter and sweet to balance the flavor of the dish. Another points out that using fresh, in-season foods lend loads of flavor that don't require much salting. A recipe from each expert illustrates how simple it is to prepare mouthwatering meals that happen to be low in salt.