The large-scale government study called DASH found that a balanced low-fat diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy foods may help reduce the risk of high blood pressure as effectively as some medications. Blood pressure reductions were immediate and occurred within two weeks after the participants started on the diets.
The greatest improvement in blood pressure was observed with the combination diet, which included nearly three servings of low-fat dairy products along with eight-10 servings of fruits and vegetables.
PowerPoint Presentations Designed for Health Professionals
- DASH Diet PowerPoint – The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet is recommended by the American Heart Association for lowering blood pressure. Ideal for adult audiences, this PDF presentation explains the DASH Eating Plan and provides research on its role in lowering blood pressure.
* To receive a free copy of the above PowerPoint presentation, please e-mail your request to info@westerndairyassociation.org.
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