The DASH Diet
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The DASH diet was developed as a lifestyle intervention to lower blood pressure. It has the following major features:
- Emphasizes consumption of fruits and vegetables
- Low in saturated fat and cholesterol
- Moderate amount of protein (lean meat, poultry, fish, nuts, beans)
- High in fiber/low glycemic
- Includes sodium
Pros and Cons of the DASH Diet
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More information on the DASH Diet can be found in this publication from the National Institutes of Health.
