What is the dash eating plan?

Are you tired of being told what to eat and what not to eat? Do you find it hard to stick with restrictive diets, no matter how often your grandmother insists they are good for your health? Well, look no further than the DASH eating plan – the diet that doesn’t feel like a diet.

What is the DASH Eating Plan?

DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. No, we didn’t make that up. Truly! This unique eating plan was created by the National HeartLungandBloodInstitute (NHLBI) after conducting extensive research on high blood pressure.

The idea behind the DASH eating plan isn’t necessarily about calorie counting or strict portion control. Rather, it’s based around a lifestyle shift that focuses on consuming nutrient-rich foods in healthy portions. Think of it as an “everything in moderation” approach but better…like wise don’t think of taking everything without any recommendation or approval from concerned medical personnel .

Not only does this way of life aid in reducing high blood pressure levels when followed closely (that’s right – people follow instructions sometimes), but it can also contribute positively towards helping prevent diabetes, heart disease along with numerous daily events requiring energy consumption (gotcha there well-wisher!).

Initial Research Studies

Initial studies conducted by NHLBI demonstrated a significant decrease in hypertension risk factors among participants who adopted this dietary approach compared to those who continued their former diets.

And not just that,the best thing about the dash-eating-plan?- It tastes great compared with other ‘health-obsessive’ strategies promoted by various industries e.g extreme juicing(don’t lose hope if you have already bought one), intermittent fasting(a.k.a starvation?), vegetarianism(oh really?!). Not judging anyone’s preference here though!(That’s our disclaimer…we don’t want any haters’ comments.)

Key Components of the DASH Eating Plan

So, what exactly should you be eating on the DASH diet? There are a few key components that make up this healthy (and unrestricting) plan:

  1. Grains

Get out those ancient grains, and let’s get to work! We’re talking about brown rice, quinoa, oats, whole wheat pasta –anything nutritious enough for human consumption.

  1. Proteins

Don’t fret- we aren’t thinking bizarre foods or beastly things,they just need to be lean(sorry cow!) – think skinless chicken breasts and fish fillets without fancy recipes made in international cuisines.

  1. Vegetables

All greens go: kale (in all its trendy glory), spinach(yup-popeye was right!), broccoli,mushrooms(grounded -or eatable or even magical?), sweet potatoes …Just preparee them with less oils,butter,margarine ,salt than normal so they taste like food from earth rather roasted/grilled outer-space objects…

  1. Fruits

We know mother always said an apple a day keeps the doctor away,but why not try something different?: Think berries(because these little buddies pack tons of minerals), peaches(figuratively & literally because it’s a fruity-game there)…ORANGE your life with various citrus fruits; pineapples(to have some vacations sitting at home moments)

  1. Dairy products

Cut back on fats when consuming dairy: low-fat yogurt,greek-yogurt(a healthier version if you exercise control over yourself and choose plain greek-yogurt as per-the-rules-of-dash-eating-plan!!!).

  1. Nuts

No puns related here but in nuts case ; moderation is key +more important thing-unsalted ones they say…

But don’t freakout,feel free to sprinkle on salads or just eat them straight upto the boundary line for intake.

This Doesn’t Mean Only One Portion Per Meal!

On a serious note though, it’s important not to forget that portion control is still paramount with any meal. Even nutrient-dense foods can be over-consumed which might lead towards our goal post titled ” health disasters”.

A DASH Away from These

Now we know you are human (aren’t you?!) and sometimes your willpower gives in. But here’s what you need to try avoiding when following the DASH eating plan:

  1. Processed Foods

Be real,they aren’t even food but an exemplification of greed.So avoid like grease & leading-to diseases.

  1. Sweetened Beverages

Those soft drinks cordials(lemonade) ,just mint-lime sodas(clearly this doesn’t sound healthy;mental note this isn’t dash-approved)do-NOT quench thirst in reality..Opt.for Water-It never disappoints if undertaken properly and lets body function well!

3.Premature snack binge eating 🙁

Have some patience-unhealthy “carb explosion[processin digestive system]-cum-obesity” awaits on mistakes.

So there you have it folks! Get your butt into gear and start making those lifestyle adjustments today! You’re one step closer towards living life with good health,eating Pizza(once-in-a-while-because-we-out-of-all-the-harsherness-use-positive-reinforcement).

Live long…and prosper…

Disclaimer: This article should by no means fun around unhealthy attitudes (health yo!). Remember folks – this article was made purely for educational purposes only…don’ take everything too seriously…and always consult professionals beforehand.

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