“The DASH diet had the greatest effect on blood pressure, lowering levels within two weeks of starting the plan.”
Greek Salad
Beef Tenderloin with Stilton and Mixed Greens
Sesame Halibut Kebabs with Pineapple and Honey
The 4-1-1 on DASH!
- DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
- It is a dietary alternative to drugs for anyone with hypertension
- Developed by independent researchers at the US National Institutes of Health
- Following DASH has the same impact on blood pressure as many pharmaceutical medications
- DASH focuses on a balanced diet low in fat and sodium
- Ranked as one of the healthiest diets by Canadian and world health organizations
- Thousands of Canadians benefit from following DASH
Benefits of DASH
- Lowers blood pressure after just 2 weeks!
- Lowers cholesterol
- Lowers the risks of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, kidney disease and stroke
- Can lower risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Can improve asthma control
- Encourages a balanced diet with healthy portions of food from all food groups
- Uses easy-to-find ingredients — no expensive branded supplements needed
- Non-restrictive and lowers risks of cravings and binging
- Flexible cuisine options
- Can promote healthy weight loss