High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet What is an Actionset?
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topic: Return to topic: DASH is an eating plan that can help
lower your blood pressure. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to
Stop Hypertension. Hypertension is high blood pressure. The DASH
eating plan focuses on foods that are high in calcium,
potassium, and magnesium. These nutrients can lower blood
pressure. The foods that are highest in these nutrients are
fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, nuts, seeds, and
beans. Taking calcium, potassium, and magnesium supplements
instead of eating these foods does not have the same effect. The
DASH eating plan is one of several lifestyle changes your doctor
may recommend. Your doctor may also want you to decrease the
amount of salt you eat. Lowering salt while following the DASH
plan can lower blood pressure even further than just the DASH
plan alone. For more information on nutrition for high blood
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