Dash Diet

(PRWEB) July 25, 2007 -- It's summer, a time when many American women feel self-conscious about their health, appearance and diminished vitality. They may turn to over-the-counter pills or start a crash diet in hopes of dropping a quick 10 pounds to look better in a swimsuit.

Fad diets come and go, but making sensible, balanced food choices over time is the only proven way to achieve optimum health and an ideal weight for life. The DASH Diet, found on the DASH for HealthTM website, based on scientifically sound nutritional principles, has been documented to help both women and men effectively lower their blood pressure and cholesterol, prevent heart disease, lose weight and just feel better.

Originally developed by researchers studying non-pharmaceutical ways to reduce hypertension, the DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is now recommended by both the U.S. Department of Agriculture as well as the American Heart Association as a diet all Americans should follow. The eating plan is rich in nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy and reduced in red meat, fats, and sweets. In various follow-up studies, participants who participated in the DASH for Health web program were consistently found to have lost weight and lowered their blood pressure significantly.

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