“The DASH diet had the greatest effect on blood pressure, lowering levels within two weeks of starting the plan.”
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