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When high blood pressure becomes chronic, it's called hypertension--a condition that affects 970 million people worldwide, and is classified by the World Health Organization as a leading cause of premature death. While medications can help, nothing beats dietary and lifestyle modifications in the fi... Full description
- Getting started with the DASH diet. What is DASH? ; The DASH diet and wellness : what scientists know ; Improving your overall health ; Gearing up for a DASH lifestyle ; Presenting your DASH nutrition partner
- DASHing toward better health. Taking charge of hypertension ; Lessening the risk of heart disease and stroke ; Contributing to a healthy weight ; Reducing diabetes risk ; Keeping you healthy from head to toe
- Enjoying life the DASH way. Adopting the DASH diet ; DASHing successfully through the grocery store ; Setting up a DASH-friendly kitchen ; DASH meal-planning strategies ; Presenting strategies for dining out and traveling ; Adopting everyday lifestyle changes
- Smashing DASH recipes. Breakfast and brunch options ; Heart-healthy lunches ; Mouth-watering entrees ; Side dishes to savor ; Meatless main dishes ; Slow cooker and "one-pot" meals
- The part of tens. Ten tips to follow DASH on a budget ; Ten ways to add flavor without salt ; Ten lifestyle changes to make so you can beat hypertension
- Appendix. Metric conversion guide.