DASH Diet - Need Help

Reggielost
Reggielost Posts: 13 Member
edited November 9 in Food and Nutrition
My doctor has suggested that I go on the Dash Diet so that I can lower my blood pressure and lose weight.

Has anyone had any success with this diet or can anyone give me some insight about the pro's and cons?

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  • Laughter_Girl
    Laughter_Girl Posts: 2,226 Member
    I have never tried it, but the sample menu I viewed online doesn't seem too restrictive. I can't wait to see what others who have tried it have to say about it.
  • Sutts2014
    Sutts2014 Posts: 11 Member
    My doctor has also put me on DASH for high blood pressure and weight loss. Feel free to friend me if you're interested in sharing ideas along the way.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    It is heavy on fruits and veggies and and light on saturated fat, sugar, and salt.
    (low salt, low fat diet)
  • littleandysmom
    littleandysmom Posts: 173 Member
    I just started a low sodium diet last week. It really has worked for me so far. I'm not having any strong cravings and I feel full. I'm eating lots of vegetables and meat. I also eat citrus with breakfast. I've lost 5 lbs!! This is the first time that I've kept track of my sodium....I'm really surprised how good I feel and it's not as hard as other diets I have been on.
    Hope this helps!

    ps I'm 49 and the last time I had my blood pressured checked it was on the high side...so this should really help.
  • aspenwall
    aspenwall Posts: 1 Member
    I'm on a low sodium diet, too. I knew there was salt in everything but I can't believe how MUCH! I took a week not to restrict my sodium, just to be aware of it and then I made the switch from watching to doing. It hasn't been too bad. I had to add a protein powder to my day, more for the ease and not the necessity. Does anyone know of any good apps for sodium/nutritional content?
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