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The DASH Diet for Beginners: Health Benefits, Rules and What to Eat
High blood pressure or hypertension can be detrimental to your heart health. According to the CDC, nearly half of US Americans have hypertension — that’s about 116 million people. On top of that, only one in four adults have their hypertension under control. Lifestyle changes, including increased exercise and a healthy diet, can lower your blood pressure and help prevent heart disease. The DASH diet is known for doing just that. DASH, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, limits your daily intake of sugars, saturated fats and sodium and focuses on heart-healthy foods such as fresh produce and lean proteins. Named the second best diet of 2023 by…