Type V Hyperlipidemia
Type V Hyperlipidemia
DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet may help you lower blood pressure. It may also help keep you from getting high blood pressure. You will eat less fat and more fiber on the DASH diet. This diet gives you more minerals that fight high blood pressure. Some nutrients in this diet are: Potassium − Acts to help you get rid of salt. This may help to lower blood pressure. Calcium − Makes blood vessels and muscles work the right way Vitamin B12 − Helps the cells work the right way Fiber − Helps you feel full. It also helps digestion.
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DASH Diet
About this topic
DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet may help you lower blood pressure. It may also help keep you from getting high blood pressure. You will eat less fat and more fiber on the DASH diet. This diet gives you more minerals that fight high blood pressure. Some nutrients in this diet are: Potassium − Acts to help you get rid of salt. This may help to lower blood pressure. Calcium − Makes blood vessels and muscles work the right way Vitamin B12 − Helps the cells work the right way Fiber − Helps you feel full. It also helps digestion.
What changes to diet are needed?
Know about poor eating habits. Then, you can fix them as you work with the program.,Choose fruit and fruit-flavored gelatin instead of cakes and pastries. This will help to satisfy your desire for sweets.,Limit eating food with a lot of salt or sodium in it. Avoid eating canned vegetables and processed foods. These have a lot of salt in them. Look for a low-salt or low-sodium choice.
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Diet
What are other common names?
Diet, DASH,Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension,Diets,High Blood Pressure Diet,Hypertension Diet,Nutrition
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