The Dish on DASH
Following the nutrient-rich DASH eating plan is a delicious and easy way to be healthy. With such a great variety of food and flavors, following DASH won’t feel like a diet at all. Here’s what it means to follow the DASH eating plan every day.
- It includes many foods that you already eat and enjoy
- DASH adds new foods to your plate, rather than taking them away
- DASH works with any cuisine and special dietary need
- No special foods are required, just shop at your local supermarket
- DASH does not require complicated menu plans or time-consuming meal preparation
Daily DASH
Remember these DASH success strategies when shopping, cooking, snacking or dining out. Choose one of the strategies below to practice until it becomes a habit, then move on to another.
- Choose fat-free and lowfat dairy products
- Choose a variety of colorful fruit
- Load up on plenty of colorful vegetables
- Make half of your grain choices whole grain foods
- Choose lean meat, poultry and fish
- Include nuts, seeds and dry beans
- Limit fats and oils
- Limit sweet treats and added sugar
- Get moving and balance calorie intake with calorie (energy) output
Use the Daily DASH Tracker to help you take on the DASH eating plan one step at a time.
