Recent studies from the National Institute of Health have shown that women who follow the DASH diet are at less risk of suffering cardiovascular heart disease (CHD) and strokes.

DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet plan is made up of high in vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, low-fat dairy, and whole grains, and low in red and processed meat, salt, and sweetened beverages. It essentially is a healthy eating pattern.

Interested in starting the DASH diet? I found this DASH diet plan online, it looks yummy.

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