1 Soluble fiber is found in oat bran, barley, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, peas, and some fruits and vegetables. 2  It is also found in psyllium, a common fiber supplement. 3  Some types of soluble fiber may help lower risk of heart disease.
What To Eat With The DASH Diet. The Dash Diet allows for a variety of foods while lowering your salt intake. Food groups such as grains, fruits, nuts, low-fat dairy, and meats are all allowed and are to be measured out per daily serving. Below is a comprehensive list of foods and ingredients you should be able to use safely with the dash diet.
The DASH diet is especially recommended for people with hypertension (high blood pressure) or prehypertension. The DASH diet eating plan has been proven to lower blood pressure in studies sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). In addition to being a low salt (or low sodium) plan, the DASH diet provides additional benefits to reduce blood pressure.