Healthy food habits can help deduce three risk factors for heart attacks and stroke – HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, high blood cholesterol and excess body weight.
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan is rich in fruits, vegetables, fat free or low fat milk and milk products, whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, seeds, and nuts. It also contains less sodium (salt), sweets, added sugars, fats and red meats. DASH can help you prevent and control high blood pressure. It meets your nutritional needs and has other health benefits for your heart.