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Pros of DASH Diet
Among majority of adult populations in developed countries,
hypertension is a disease that increases drastically with age. In US
the risk of hypertension is 10-50% in people from 30 to 60 years of
age. As regards morbidity, it increases with increase in the blood
pressure.
No wonder, the DASH diet is recommended by various medical
organizations in US such as The American Heart Association, The
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, USDA MyPyramid and the
Dietary Guidelines of for Americans.
Benefits of Following DASH Diet Plan
• One of the main characteristics of the DASH diet is consumption of
low sodium and this feature resolves so many associated ailments
other than lowering the blood pressure alone. It improves the
markers of bone mineral loss and boosts up the calcium build up in
the bone.
• The other feature of the DASH diet is the low intake of fat and
more of fiber, which actually helps in keeping the digestive system
toxic free. Besides, consuming high-fiber foods also reverses any
memory drain with age and improves mental agility that actually
slows down with age. There are several studies that state high blood
pressure indirectly leads a person to Dementia and Alzheimer’s, so
following the DASH diet regimen these disorders can be kept at bay.
Not only that, the DASH diet has also showed remarkable results in
reducing cognitive deterioration.
• Following the DASH diet improves calcium metabolism in adults. The
diet is partly connected to phytochemicals, which helps cure not
only heart ailments but also reduces risk of cardiovascular threats
and even protects from certain types of cancers and chronic health
conditions.
• Apart from reducing the cholesterol levels for a healthy heart, it
helps in reducing the risk of getting stroke and also kidney stones.
• The fact that the DASH diet is low-fat, low-sodium,
low-cholesterol and low-calorie oriented, so it is not surprising
that it gives effective results in reducing weight and so can be a
great weight loss diet regimen.
• Non-pharmacologic management of hypertension with the DASH diet
also increases insulin sensitivity. The diet is actually replete
with nutrients (calcium, magnesium and potassium) that are
associated with improved insulin sensitivity, so the risk of
diabetes is reduced in those who follow the lifestyle with the DASH.
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