Make a DASH for It

Photo of a a pie chart of the different food groupsIf you have high blood pressure, try the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. This healthy plan is low in fat and cholesterol. Here are the recommended daily servings in the DASH diet:

  • Seven to eight servings of grains and grain products
  • Four to five servings of vegetables
  • Four to five servings of fruits
  • Two to three servings of fat-free or
    low-fat dairy products
  • Two servings or fewer of meat, poultry, or fish
  • Two to three servings of fats and oils
To learn more about the DASH diet, go to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Web site at www.nhlbi.nih.gov. Type “DASH” into the site’s search box, then click on “Search.”