Using food diaries doubles weight loss, study shows Jul 8, 2008
By H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY. Kelly Rhoads, a former Weight-Loss Challenge participant, shows off a pair of pants she wore before losing more than 170 pounds. (USA Today)
REGION: Health aides say strict rules mean few qualify for diabetes treatment May 18, 2008
I also frequently help these people understand how to change their diet to help hypertension (ie: DASH diet) and prevent stroke. Diabetics I meet get education on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of hyper/hypoglycemia and the need to monitor blood sugar and coordinate physical exercise. (North County Times)
Help for traumatized soldiers Apr 21, 2008
DASH diet lowers heart risk Women who ate foods that matched a well-known diet for reducing high blood pressure had a lower risk of heart disease and stroke than women whose diets didn't come as close, a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine reports. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, better known as the DASH diet, promotes eating foods low in cholesterol and sodium by emphasizing fruits and vegetables and minimizing red meat and fat ... After 24 years, the women who most... (Boston Globe)
Vegetable diet cuts heart attack risk Apr 20, 2008
Designed to stop hypertension (high blood pressure), the DASH diet has previously been shown to reduce both systolic and diastolic BP levels top and bottom numbers, respectively in people with high or normal BP.. This BP-reducing diet has been linked to a reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), commonly called bad cholesterol. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Women Following Blood Pressure-lowering Diet Less Prone to Heart ... Apr 19, 2008
The DASH diet is one that is low in animal protein, moderate in low-fat dairy products and high in plant proteins, fruits and vegetables and has been known to reduce both systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure in individuals with high or normal blood pressure. Besides, the diet has also been shown to reduce low-density lipoprotein ("bad") cholesterol and is recommended in national dietary guidelines as an example of a healthy eating pattern. (MedIndia)
DASH Diet Feeds a Healthier Heart Apr 16, 2008
Researchers who studied the dining habits of almost 89,000 women over a period of 24 years have concluded that those who routinely consumed a diet as close as possible to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet were at significantly less risk for coronary heart disease and stroke than the women in the study who deviated the most from the DASH dietary guidelines ... The DASH diet is also linked to a reduction in low-density lipoproteins (the bad LDL) cholesterol ... To isolate the... (MedHeadlines)
Blood Pressure-lowering Diet Also May Be Associated With Lower Risk For Heart Disease, Stroke Apr 16, 2008
The DASH diet has been shown to reduce both systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure in individuals with high or normal blood pressure, according to background information in the article ... When separated into groups based on their DASH scores, the one-fifth of women who had diets that were most similar to the DASH diet were 24 percent less likely to develop fatal or non-fatal coronary heart disease and 18 percent less likely to have a stroke than the one-fifth of... (Science Daily)
Study: DASH diet reduces heart attacks, strokes Apr 16, 2008
The DASH diet, favors fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk and plant-based protein over meat. Researchers followed more than 88,000 healthy women for their food choices for almost 25 years and found that women whose eating habits similar to the diet were 24 percent less likely to have a heart attack and 18 percent less likely to have a stroke than women with more typical American diets. (Xinhuanet, China)
New Benefits from Old Heart Measures Apr 16, 2008
Statins lower blood pressure, DASH diet cuts cardiovascular risk, studies find ... MONDAY, April 14 (HealthDay News) -- Two new studies describe additional benefits of widely used measures aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease: Cholesterol-lowering statins also reduce blood pressure, and the DASH diet for blood pressure control lowers the incidence of heart disease and stroke in middle-aged women ... "This report actually shows that those people whose diet resembles the DASH diet reduce the... (MEDLINEplus)
Diet lowers women's heart attack rate 24 percent Apr 15, 2008
The plan, called the DASH diet, favors fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk and plant-based protein over meat ... The choices listed below are similar to the governments DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) ... (The DASH diet does not recommend those high-fat meats. (MSNBC -- Health)
Study: Fruits, veggies could reduce heart attacks, strokes Apr 15, 2008
The plan, called the DASH diet, favors fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk and plant-based protein over meat ... She noted that the DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, is available free on the National Institutes of Health website. (USA Today -- News)
DASH diet helps heart, large study suggests Apr 15, 2008
The plan, called the DASH diet, favors fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk and plant-based protein over meat. Women with those eating habits were 24 percent less likely to have a heart attack and 18 percent less likely to have a stroke. (AZCentral -- News)
Drinking milk may help ease the pressure Feb 21, 2008
Previous research has linked the DASH diet and lowfat or fat free milk to blood pressure benefits one reason why the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend drinking three glasses of lowfat or fat free milk each day ... Mellen PB, Gao SK, Vitolins MZ, Goff DC. Deteriorating dietary habits among adults with hypertension: DASH dietary accordance, NHANES 1988-1994 and 1999-2004. (EurekAlert!)
Most With High Blood Pressure Do Not Follow Recommended Diet Feb 14, 2008
The DASH diet is recommended by the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection and Treatment of High Blood Pressure for all patients with hypertension ... 3 percent fewer individuals with hypertension followed the DASH diet, reflecting fewer patients who consumed target levels of total fat, fiber and magnesium ... "Moreover, the DASH score was lower in subgroups likely to receive the greatest benefit from the DASH diet--African Americans and obese individuals. As data continue to accrue... (Science Daily)
Low-Salt Diet Seen Acceptable to Many Sep 18, 2007
In the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)-Sodium trial, 412 adults aged 22 and older with or at risk for high blood pressure (hypertension) were randomly assigned to eat either a control diet typical of a normal US diet or the DASH diet, which is abundant in fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products ... "Interestingly, it seems that when you are on the DASH diet, low sodium is quite acceptable." ... "The DASH diet," Obarzanek added, "is a great diet to try to follow. It meets all... (MEDLINEplus)
A new beginning Sep 3, 2007
Trials of the DASH diet, which includes eight to ten servings of vegetables and fruits, show drops in high blood pressure even without changes in exercise or weight. And because these foods are usually low in calories, filling up on them makes weight control easier. (MSNBC -- Health)
Highlights from the September 2007 Journal of the American Dietetic Association Sep 1, 2007
Acceptability of Sodium-Reduced Research Diets Including the DASH Diet among Adults with Pre-Hypertension and Stage 1 Hypertension. The PREMIER Intervention Helps Participants Follow the DASH Dietary Pattern and the Current Dietary Reference Intakes Recommendations. (EurekAlert!)
Blood pressure: Winning numbers Aug 15, 2007
Low in sodium, the DASH diet is a lifelong eating guide and can reduce your blood pressure by up to 14 points, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute ... The DASH Diet Action Plan: Based on the National Institutes of Health Research: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, Marla Heller (2007)A registered dietitian's take on the National Institutes of Health's recommended diet to prevent or lower high blood pressure. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Chocolatein ModerationMay Lower Blood Pressure Jul 8, 2007
The change in the dark-chocolate group, says study author Dirk Taubert, a pharmacologist, is about the same as the change seen by people adhering to the anti-hypertension DASH diet, which restricts fat and cholesterol (and is therefore considerably more difficult to follow than advice to eat chocolate). But the study focused on such a small amount of chocolate for a reason. (U.S. News & World Report)
The sweet side of dark chocolate Jul 5, 2007
While enjoying your 30 calories of dark chocolate (for more flavonoids, choose dark chocolate that contains at least 70 per cent cocoa solids), follow this DASH diet advice ... The DASH diet was not designed to promote weight loss ... For more information about the DASH diet, visit. (Globe and Mail)
Are you getting enough fiber in your food? Jun 5, 2007
The Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension Diet, also called the DASH Diet, recommends a minimum of 30 grams of fiber per day, but fruits and vegetables should not be the entire focus, Parkes said. The USDA Food Guide Pyramid's recommendation is to "make half your grains whole." That doesn't necessarily mean having to say no to all white bread, white flour and white pasta products. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Low-calorie foods spur healthy weight loss May 25, 2007
CURRENT ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While most diets focus on foods you shouldn't eat, those that emphasize adding low-calorie foods, like fruits and vegetables, can promote healthy weight loss, new research shows. (Scientific American)
Many With High Blood Pressure Shun Heart-Healthy Diet May 21, 2007
"They did not. Presumably, this would mean that changes in the population have overwhelmed the DASH diet recommendations." ... The people with high blood pressure whose records Mellen examined in two National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys examined were considered to be following the DASH diet if they met half the nutrient targets ... The DASH diet also takes more preparation than most meals, he said. (Health-Finder)
How to Get 4 'Pre-Diseases' Under Control Mar 29, 2007
Follow a diet moderate in fat (30% of calories), low in sodium (no more than 2,300 milligrams a day) and rich in fruits and vegetables (eight to 10 servings a day) and low-fat dairy (three servings a day)known as the DASH diet. Regular physical activity also helps. (Newsmax)
Healthyful Diet Tips Feb 23, 2007
I learned a lot about portion size, for example, by studying the DASH diet ... If you want to learn more about the DASH eating plan, type DASH Diet into any search engine, or use this handy link: www ... I learned a lot about portion size, for example, by studying the DASH diet. (Suite101.com)
Spice Up Your Health In New Year With These Savory Tips Jan 5, 2007
Many of us will make the resolution to eat healthier this year, adding more fruits and vegetables, and less salt and fat, to our diet. But if you really want to spice up health -- and those healthy foods -- try adding a dash of basil and oregano, or a few cloves of garlic to your diet too. (Science Daily)
Nitrates Lower Blood Pressure Dec 29, 2006
Study: Nutrient Found In Spinach, Other Vegetables Keeps Blood Vessels Healthy. Learn more about different types of heart disease and find out if your state has a higher incidence of mortality from the disease. (CBS News)
Nitrates May Explain Success of Blood-Pressure Diet Dec 29, 2006
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 27 (HealthDay News) -- A small Swedish study could help explain why the U.S. government-recommended DASH diet helps fight high blood pressure. DASH -- Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension -- recommends eating lots of vegetables and fruits. (MEDLINEplus)
Shaking the salt habit Aug 23, 2006
One proven eating plan, known as the DASH diet (short for Dietary Approach to Solving Hypertension), leverages the blood pressure-reducing power of whole foods ... When lead researchers from Johns Hopkins University tested the ability of diet to lower blood pressure in 459 people, they found that those who followed the DASH diet for eight weeks reduced their systolic blood pressure by an average of 5 ... One mineral that plays a key role in the DASH diet is potassium. (CNN -- Health)
Health and Death Risks Underestimated for Extremely Obese Women Jul 6, 2006
Reducing calories worked in one, DASH diet with exercise in the second. April 5, 2006 Two studies released this week indicates that diets one reducing calories and the other using the DASH diet can make a significant contribution to longer life. (SeniorJournal.com)
Low-Fat Dairy Products May Fight High Blood Pressure Jun 27, 2006
But the secrets to the success of the DASH diet have remained elusive ... It's unlikely to be calcium, Djousse said, although potassium and magnesium, which are also plentiful in the DASH diet, might be responsible. (Health-Finder)
Eat your way to lower blood pressure Jun 27, 2006
TALK ABOUT LIFESTYLE FEATURED DISCUSSION. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Lowering Blood Pressure Without Drugs Apr 5, 2006
Some people certainly can control their blood pressure with the DASH diet; not everybody, however. But, it's not an either-or: 'If I'm on a medication, I don't need to follow a lifestyle change plan. (CBS News)
Lifestyle changes cut high blood pressure risk Apr 4, 2006
A second group had all of those goals, plus instructions to follow the American Heart Association's DASH diet, which calls for boosting fruit, vegetable and low-fat dairy intake, while cutting down on saturated fat ... Those in the more intensive DASH diet group had also increased their fruit, vegetable and low-fat dairy intake. (Reuters)
Healthy Diet Combats High Blood Pressure Feb 8, 2006
Monday, January 30, 2006. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Healthier eating habits could make a big difference in the epidemic of high blood pressure in the U.S., according to a report from the American Heart Association. (MEDLINEplus)
