Do you want to discover more about the DASH Diet? Then keep reading...
What is DASH Diet? DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This diet was specifically designed with a mind toward people who suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure). When you dive into the statistics, it is actually quite shocking how destructive this condition is. The American Heart and Stroke Association stated in 2013 that 1 in every 3 American adults suffers with high blood pressure. This is a staggering statistic and indicates that something has to be done about it. This was a chief motivator behind the conceptualization of the DASH diet.
High blood pressure affects the heart negatively and may lead to heart attacks and strokes. Since hypertension does not discriminate and all people can suffer from it, the good news is that every person can do something about it.
This book covers the following topics:
The dash diet
The dash diet program
30-days meal plan
Beyond the dash diet
Dash breakfasts and smoothies
Dash salads and soups
Dash poultry and seafood's
Dash beef and pork
Dash broths, condiments and sauces
Dash sides
Dash vegetarian and vegan
Dash snacks
Dash desserts
...And much more
A diet held in such high esteem must have many benefits. When it comes to health and taking care of yourself, every person looks for what will be the most helpful and yield the most benefits. Luckily the DASH diet holds multiple benefits in various areas.
Lowering blood pressure is the main reason this diet was conceived. The reason hypertension is so common in western society is the amount of processed and preserved foods we consume. If any average person were to open their kitchen cupboard or their fridge, they would see a large amount of canned goods, processed meats, frozen meals and various other types of foods that have come far from their original state.
In order to preserve food, salt is commonly added to it since salt is a preservative. So anything that is not fresh is most likely to have an unhealthy amount of salt in it. The DASH diet addresses this factor by emphasizing the consumption of whole foods rather than processed foods. If you cook the food yourself, then you will be able to control the amount of salt in it. You can see what you are adding, and there is no risk of any additional unhealthy ingredients.
High blood pressure is bad for our hearts, and we all know our hearts are a vital organ in our bodies. It should be our priority to keep our hearts healthy. The pressure exerted on the heart by hypertension puts an amount of strain on the heart that it is simply not built to handle.
Although not directly what the diet was designed for, this method of eating has been shown to directly impact weight loss. Losing weight will also directly impact your blood pressure since being overweight increases your blood pressure. If you do suffer from hypertension and have been to see a doctor, chances are that you have been advised to lose weight. The DASH diet kills two birds with one stone since you can lower your blood pressure and lose weight all on the same eating plan.
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