PublishedWiley & Sons, August 2014 |
ISBN9781118880845 |
FormatSoftcover, 368 pages |
Dimensions22.9cm × 18.9cm × 1.9cm |
Lower your blood pressure in just two weeks with the #1 rated
diet
When high blood pressure becomes chronic, it's called
hypertension?a condition that affects 970 million people
worldwide, and is classified by the World Health Organization as a
leading cause of premature death. While medications can help,
nothing beats dietary and lifestyle modifications in the fight
against high blood pressure, and the DASH diet is a powerful tool
in your arsenal. Focusing on lowering sodium intake and increasing
fiber, vitamins, and minerals can help lower your blood pressure in
as little as two weeks. It's no wonder that the DASH Diet is ranked
as the number 1 diet for three years in a row and is endorsed by
the American Heart Association, The National Heart, Blood, and Lung
Institute, and The Mayo Clinic.
DASH Diet for Dummies is your ultimate guide to taking
control of your body once and for all. Originally conceived to
alleviate hypertension, the DASH Diet has been proven effective
against a number of conditions including Type 2 diabetes, metabolic
syndrome, PCOS, weight loss, and more. DASH Diet for Dummies
contains all the information you need to put the diet into
practice, including:
Over 40 DASH-approved recipes, including meals, snacks, and
desserts
100+ DASH-approved foods, including meats, seafood, sweets, and
more
Tips for navigating the grocery store and choosing healthier
fare
A 14-day Menu Planner to help you get started today
The DASH Diet is built upon the principles of healthy eating and
getting the most nutritional bang for your buck. Doctors even
recommend DASH to their healthy patients as an easy, stress-free
way to adopt the food habits that will serve them for life. DASH
Diet for Dummies is your roadmap on the journey to good health,
so get ready to start feeling better every day.
