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IN THIS CHAPTER

Tracing the origins of DASH to its original study

Examining the relationship between DASH and sodium intake

Looking at other diets similar to DASH

Seeing some of the positive potential effects of DASH

Despite its catchy name, the DASH diet is based on hard science. It was created to help fight and reverse high blood pressure. It also has some remarkable benefits for the body as a whole. Incorporating decades of medical and nutritional research, the DASH diet is a delicious way to boost your health and keep your taste buds happy all at the same time. By choosing to eat the DASH way, you’re making a commitment to a healthier, happier, and more vibrant you. In this chapter, we fill you in on the science behind the DASH diet to help you better understand why it was created and how it works.

You may want to skip ahead so you can get started on the DASH diet and dig in to all the great recipes right away, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But knowing the hows and whys can help keep that motivation going.