What Is the DASH Diet? A Guide to the Scientific Plan for Lowering Blood Pressure

Heart-healthy whole grains and fats, like those from avocado and salmon, are highlights of the DASH diet.Getty Images

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, diet has been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top diet overall, and that comes as no surprise.

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 Unlike fad diets that call for extreme calorie or food-group restrictions without scientific evidence that supports their efficacy, the DASH diet involves manageable dietary changes that are flexible and rooted in proven nutritional advice.

Read more here: https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/the-dash-diet.aspx