Product Description
The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has been proven in several research studies, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to lower blood pressure and cholesterol without medication. It is the diet recommended by the NIH for lowering blood pressure. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend this eating plan for everyone. And the DASH diet forms the basis for the USDA MyPyramid. The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, low fat or nonfat dairy, is low in sodium, and includes lean meats, fish and poultry, grains, nuts and beans. It will help lower cholesterol and will support healthy weight loss. It is flexible enough to meet the lifestyle and food preferences of most people. However, many people find it challenging to put the DASH diet into practice. This is the user-friendly book, designed to make it easy; it was written by a dietitian who is experienced in helping people make sustainable changes in how they eat. This book shows you how to follow the DASH diet in your real life. How to eat on-the-run, how to add more vegetables even if you hate vegetables, how to keep salt under control, how to make over your kitchen to support the DASH diet, how to lose weight with the DASH diet. It has 28 days of meal plans (with adjustments for 1200, 1600, and 2000 calorie plans), and DASH-friendly recipes. It shows you how to make other lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure, such as losing weight and adding exercise. What differentiates this book from other books on the DASH diet? This book provides practical, real life solutions. It goes beyond "what" is involved with the DASH diet; it also shows you "how." The book helps you make your own personal plan, with the specific steps you will take to fit the DASH diet into your daily routine. This book truly allows you to make your own personal "DASH Diet Action Plan," whether your goal is lowering blood pressure, or just having a healthier lifestyle. It is your first step in improving your health for the long run.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 24 reviews)

Review of DASH DIET ACTION PLAN by Gloria J. Sieling (Fitchburg, WI USA)

4 Stars
June 23, 2009
This book is very helpful for me in managing my diet. I am taking blood pressure medication and I will use the tools in this book as an aide in keeping my blood pressure down. I only wish it had a few more recipes. It has very helpful planning tools.

DASHing for My Health by Andrea Lee Carter (Chico, CA USA)

5 Stars
May 07, 2009
While the book imparts important and valuable information regarding dietary steps we can take to lower blood pressure, what really sold me on this book was the menu plans that show portion sizes for different calories levels. This has always been a challenge for me because while I know what I'm supposed to taking in calorie-wise, how do I adjust a menu for what my husband needs? This book solved that for me easily. The meals are satisfying and incorporate enough variety to keep me from getting bored. The recipes are very tasty and easy to prepare, even when time is short. I am now in the fourth week of the DASH and already I have watched my blood pressure begin decreasing steadily. Now that I know what I should be eating and how much of it, it's much easier for me to vary the menus if I choose to. It's one of the easiest diets I have ever found, and more than that, it's a good lifestyle of eating that I can stick to.

Helpful by Mary Kathryn (USA)

4 Stars
April 22, 2009
This book really is informative. Gives suggestions to help stay on track that make sense. Is written in a way that understands most people that find themselves actually in need of this book are trying to overcome some bad eating habits. There are some recipes in this book, I wish there had been a few more.

DASH Diet Action Plan Works by Margaret Vangorp (Houghton Lake MI USA)

5 Stars
February 22, 2009
The DASH Diet is sensible, healthy and effective. The book is easy to read, understand and follow and makes so much sense at a time when we need all the help we can to lose those excess pounds -- and without the help of diet drugs that cost a lot and don't really do anything for you. Stick with this plan and you'll reach your goals for sure and without spending a lot of bucks you don't have to waste.

Does what it promises and more by Sandi in Albuquerque

5 Stars
January 26, 2009
On the cover of this book, it promises "Proven to Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Without Medication", and that is indeed true.
After just 2 weeks on the DASH diet, my blood pressure dropped by 30 points!
The provided charts are easy to follow and help you figure out your BMI (Body Mass Index) and how many maximum calories you should be taking in daily.
According to your customized calorie intake, it also provides recipes for 28 days of DASH menus which are easy and yet yummy and give you a great start to get used to the DASH diet.
The provided logs help you track your blood pressure, your exercise and your weight, which makes it personal, tailored towards your own needs.
It is furthermore chuck full of information to help you understand why the diet works, what you need to look out for, how to read food labels, other health concerns, explanations of fats, proteins and carbs, and much more.
I would definitely recommend it for anybody who is looking to lower their blood pressure. The best $20 I've ever spend for my health.

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