Nutrition
DASH Diet Lean Protein Portions
DASH diet lean protein portions favor fish, poultry, and modest lean meat—about six ounces or fewer daily—while limiting salty processed meats that work against blood-pressure goals.
DASH diet lean protein portions emphasize fish, poultry, and modest lean red meat—roughly six ounces or fewer daily in many DASH meal models—while limiting processed meats heavy in sodium and saturated fat. Skinless poultry, grilled fish, and tofu slots keep plates cardiometabolic without oversized steak culture.
Portion by palm width, not restaurant servings. Plant proteins from beans count toward both protein and legume buckets.
Common questions
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How much meat does DASH allow per day?
Many DASH models cap lean animal protein around six ounces daily, emphasizing fish and poultry over processed meats. Beans and tofu also cover protein while adding potassium and fiber.
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