Nutrition
DASH Diet Pattern
The DASH diet pattern is a produce- and whole-grain framework that limits sodium and saturated fat to support healthy blood pressure—not a one-size meal prescription.
The DASH diet pattern emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy while limiting sodium, sweets, and saturated fat—designed in research to lower blood pressure alongside overall cardiometabolic health. It is not a single meal plan but a food-group framework you adapt to culture and calories.
Pairing DASH with regular activity often outperforms sodium cuts alone.
Common questions
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Is the DASH diet only for people with high blood pressure?
No—many people use it for general heart health. If you have kidney disease, heart failure, or take pressure meds, get clinician guidance on sodium and potassium targets before big diet shifts.
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