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IN THIS CHAPTER

Explaining the history of DASH and what sets it apart from other diets

Understanding the fundamental dietary and lifestyle guidelines of DASH

Taking a proactive approach to DASH so that it sticks

Adapting DASH to individual circumstances

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects one in three of the world’s adult citizens, including nearly half of all U.S. adults, and contributes to millions of deaths from heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure every year. Although medication is usually very effective, in many cases hypertension can be prevented or lessened simply by choosing a diet and lifestyle that promote good health. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet was developed as a holistic, yet medically sound, method to lower blood pressure safely while also promoting wellness and vitality of the whole body. In short: The DASH diet uses food as part of the medical treatment.

This chapter shines a spotlight on what makes DASH so powerful for heart health — and good health in general — and what makes it different from all the other diets out there. It also explains how to find true success with DASH: by making a commitment to changing your current lifestyle for a healthier one that incorporates DASH dietary guidelines and increased activity. Change may seem intimidating, but DASH makes it easy and accessible, incorporating foods you already know and love to help you achieve your goals and live your life to the fullest. There’s no time like the present to throw on some sneakers, grab a healthy snack, and jump right in!