Marla Heller MS RD
The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has been proven in several National Institutes of Health research studies to lower blood pressure and cholesterol without medication. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends this eating plan for everyone. This book shows you how to follow the DASH diet in your real life. How to eat in restaurants (even fast food), how to add more vegetables even if you hate vegetables, how to make over your kitchen to support the DASH diet, how to lose weight with the DASH diet. It has 28 days of meal plans (with calorie adjustments) and DASH-friendly recipes. And it also shows you how to make other lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure, such as weight loss and fitting exercise into your busy schedule. This book was written by a Registered Dietitian to show you the practical steps towards adopting the DASH diet in your real life. What differentiates this book from other books on the DASH Diet? This book provides practical, real life solutions. It goes beyond "what" is involved with the DASH diet; it also shows you "how." And the book helps you make your own personal plan with specific steps you will take to fit the DASH diet into your daily routine. The author is experienced in helping people make sustainable changes in how they eat. This book truly allows you to make your own personal "DASH Diet Action Plan," whether your goal is lowering blood pressure, or just having a healthier lifestyle. It is your first step in improving your health for the long run.
1 What have our readers said?
I definitely think you did a great job. -- public health nurse
I LOVE YOUR BOOK, PERIOD!! It's SO MUCH better than the book I used to get me on the diet originally. This diet is truly the best for me that I have EVER BEEN ON. I have always eaten a lot of veggies and fruits so this was a natural for me. Your book is so easy to read and has excellent suggestions for purchasing the right kind of food -- rice for instance -- good recipes, your Dash Kitchen, practical ideas for quick snacks and on and on.
I think you have done a fantastic job with your book, "The Dash Diet Action Plan". I think it will benefit so many people, including myself. -- public health nurse
Additional menus, recipes, and the bigger pictures details of maintaining good health were terrific.
The menus make my mouth water. I am filling this out for my husband. Adopting the DASH eating plan radically changed his blood pressure. After just two weeks on the plan, his blood pressure dropped to an acceptable level and even enabled us to obtain life insurance for him at the super preferred rate!
The book has gotten me to try more exercises, eat different kinds of foods, and be aware of my food intake.
The book is packed with good info. (couldn't pick "just one" example).
I believe that my family and I will be able to successfully change our eating habits. This book makes it look easy and do-able.
I just received the book this week and have just started reading it. The format is much more user-friendly than the original DASH diet book.
I have heard so much 'buzz' about the Dash Diet that I hit the web and stumbled onto your book. I was advised by a dietician about the book by (deleted). Right off the bat, his book seemed too complicated I set it aside. Then I received your book and I was pleasantly surprised at the content. It was easy reading, well laid out and had several charts that made sense and would be helpful on the journey I am about to embark upon. I love your book! I am sending the dietician your book title as a recommended reading for anyone on the Dash plan. Thank you for putting things out so clearly and plainly for the average joe to understand. But don't get me wrong, it is not so mickey-mousish that I feel stupid when reading it.
