Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension As health care providers, we do not like the word "diet", as it is used in the fad sense. We encourage small changes, over a longer period of time, and focus on a healthy lifestyle. We also advocate sitting with a dietician or nutritionist, to find a plan that suits the individual and steering clear of diet sheets. The (DASH) diet, however, is a lifelong approach to healthy eating that is designed to help treat or prevent hypertension (high blood pressure). It encourages you to reduce the sodium in your diet and eat a variety of foods rich in nutrients that help lower the blood pressure -- such as potassium, calcium and magnesium. By following the DASH...
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