Chiropractor explains why Hypertension And The DASH Diet are recommended
- posted: Dec. 18, 2009
Hypertension is defined as having blood pressure greater or equal to 140/90 on 3 or more visits to the doctor.
What can you do about high blood pressure?
1. Exercise
2. Keep track of your heart rate
3. Eat a healthy diet
Doctors recommend the DASH diet for Hypertension.
DASH DIET helps with Hypertension:
So, what is this diet?
A diet high in fruits and vegetables with decreased dairy products and saturated fats. If you follow this plan, you will see not only great results in our cholesterol level and blood pressure, but will probably lose some inches too! Here is a list of what is recommended by DASHdiet.org:
| Type of food | Number of servings for 1600 - 3100 Calorie diets | Servings on a 2000 Calorie diet |
| Grains and grain products (include at least 3 whole grain foods each day) | 6 - 12 | 7 - 8 |
| Fruits | 4 - 6 | 4 - 5 |
| Vegetables | 4 - 6 | 4 - 5 |
| Low fat or non fat dairy foods | 2 - 4 | 2 - 3 |
| Lean meats, fish, poultry | 1.5 - 2.5 | 2 or less |
| Nuts, seeds, and legumes | 3 - 6 per week | 4 - 5 per week |
| Fats and sweets | 2 - 4 | limited |
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