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dash diet - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

DASH diet: An eating plan designed to lower the blood pressure. DASH is an acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH "combination diet" has been shown to decrease the blood pressure and so helps prevent and control high blood pressure. The DASH "combination diet" is rich in fruits, vegetables, and low fat dairy foods, and low in saturated and total fat. It also is low in cholesterol, high in dietary fiber, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and moderately high in protein. ...
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News on dash diet
DASH Diet Improves Women's Heart Health (MedicineNet)

Further Reading on dash diet
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    ...try lifestyle changes first, including losing weight, increasing activity, and eating a balanced diet . If your blood pressure is...increasing activity, and eating a balanced diet . If your blood...
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) - Overview ( WebMD )
    What is high blood pressure ? When you have high blood pressure , or hypertension , the force of blood against your artery walls is ...and many fruits and vegetables. Follow the DASH eating plan (Dietary...
  • Here's What's Shakin' With Salt ( WebMD )
    Do you crave pickles , splash on the soy sauce with reckless abandon , sinfully savor each grain of ...better regulated by adopting the so-called DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet ,
  • Diabetic Nephropathy - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Diabetic nephropathy is treated with medications that lower blood pressure and protect the kidneys . These medications may reverse ...Limiting the amount of salt in your diet can help keep your high...
  • Women and Coronary Artery Disease - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Why is it important for women to learn about coronary artery disease ? Many women underestimate the threat coronary artery disease ...of the week. Eat a heart-healthy diet and limit saturated fat to...


  • Stroke Guide - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    The sooner stroke treatment starts, the better. Get the facts about the treatment of stroke...to the extent possible, eat a balanced diet , and quit smoking, if you smoke. Your...follow the Dietary...
  • Dietary Guidelines for Americans-2005 - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    ...disease, and prevent weight gain, the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables,...or the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension ( DASH ) Eating Plan. The...
  • Prehypertension - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Prehypertension is blood pressure that is higher than normal but not high enough to be high blood ...How is it treated? Many people can lower their blood pressure with diet , exercise, and other...
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