DASH diet

The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods; includes meat, fish, poultry, nuts and beans; and is limited in sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, red meat, and added fats.

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Phase I Experiences?
Hi Everyone, I am about start Phase I and I'm wondering what others have experienced. In the book I'm reading it says you may feel tired, cranky, and a mini meltdown is not unheard of! I'm a complete carb/sugar addict and a veggie hater, so I know this will be a struggle. Please let me know what can expect over these next…
Dash Diet
Is anyone doing the Dash Diet?
Intro
I was doing pretty good at keeping my weight between 135-140 for a couple years and then I moved to Texas. I have to blame something for my 10 lb weight gain so I blame foodieAusin with its breakfast tacos, BBQ and donut and kolache shops on just about every corner. For my health I want to get back to a better way of…
This is the single best diet for your overall health
The author of this article, Jessica Orwig, talks about the benefits of the DASH Diet and how its focused on "balancing healthy eating and exercise as means toward a lean, strong body — for life." Check out the rest of the article at http://www.businessinsider.com/this-is-best-diet-of-the-year-from-us-news-2016-1.
Is this group still active?
I'm looking for a group for DASH Diet that is still active. I need some information! Thanks!
How Much Salt is Too Much? Summary of Experts' Guides to Your Sodium Intake
I just saw this article on getting the right sodium levels by avoiding certain, mostly processed foods. You can read the article for yourself at universityherald.com/articles/34158/20160713/salt-sodium-intake-heart-disease-fda-salt-guidelines-research.htm
DASH Diet Highet Fat Version
A variation on the DASH diet that used full fat dairy instead of skim or fat free lowered triglycerides in test subjects. Here's the link http://www.belmarrahealth.com/higher-fat-variation-of-dash-diet-lowers-blood-pressure-and-triglyceride-levels-does-not-raise-ldl-cholesterol/
DASH Diet Results
OK MyFitnessPal friends. Awhile back I reported that I was on the DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) Diet. I saw my doctor on December 14 and he ordered blood tests as well. Yesterday I received the results and they were dramatic. My glucose fell from 117 to 90 (65 to 99 is normal), triglycerides from 237 to…
Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce
Came across this great low sodium spaghetti recipe after make baked ziti with turkey meatballs the other night. I used store-bought sauce and it was really salty when combined with the mozzarella cheese. Never again. Here's a link to the recipe - warning! it makes 10 servings so you may have to adjust for smaller portions.…
Oven Roasted Broccoli
Here's something I saw on Facebook. The author, Roberta Dulay says "it's It is super good - you should try it!" According to MyFitnessPal, roasted broccoli is only 65 calories per cup. Oven Roasted Broccoli Preheat oven to 375° Split apart broccoli into bite sized pieces or buy brocoli florets in the bag. Mince 2-3 cloves…

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