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DASH Diet

DASH emphasizes vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy, whole grains, lean protein, nuts/legumes, and limits sodium, sweets, and fatty meats—built from RCT-era evidence on blood pressure.

Recent guideline & evidence context: Hypertension guidance continues to pair sodium reduction, potassium-rich produce, and overall dietary pattern change with medication when needed—DASH remains a standard teaching template.
📊 Macros targetRoughly 55% carbs, 27% fat, 18% protein in classic DASH teaching examples—individualized in practice.

Content last reviewed for general education:

Who it may suit

  • People with elevated blood pressure or strong family history of hypertension.
  • Anyone seeking a balanced, produce-forward pattern endorsed in major guidelines.

Use extra caution / often not ideal

  • People with advanced kidney disease—potassium and protein targets may differ.
  • Those on potassium-sparing drugs or high-dose potassium supplements without monitoring.
Clinical note: Medication changes (especially antihypertensives) should follow your clinician’s plan—diet complements, not replaces, prescribed care.

Foods to Eat

  • Fruits and vegetables (multiple servings daily)
  • Whole grains
  • Low-fat or fat-free dairy (if you use dairy)
  • Lean meats, poultry, fish
  • Nuts, seeds, legumes
  • Healthy oils in modest amounts

Foods to Avoid

  • High-sodium packaged and restaurant foods
  • Processed/cured meats as staples
  • Sugar-sweetened beverages
  • Large amounts of sweets and pastries

💡 Pro Tips for Success

  • Read labels for sodium; cook more at home.
  • Add one extra vegetable serving at lunch and dinner.
  • Flavor with citrus, herbs, and spices instead of salt.

🍽️ 1-Day Sample Menu

Breakfast

Oatmeal with skim or fortified soy milk and sliced banana.

Lunch

Whole-grain wrap with grilled chicken and salad.

Dinner

Baked fish, brown rice, large vegetable side.

Daily Updates & Research

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Health News•Feb 25, 2026

This diet beats out 5 others when it comes to cognitive health, study finds

Health News•Mar 19, 2026

DASH diet again recognized as best heart-healthy diet

Health News•Jan 15, 2026

Less salt, lower blood pressure: Diet advice for hypertension

Health News•Feb 10, 2026

DASH4D: A Modified DASH Diet for People with Diabetes

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