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More than 50 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure, and most of them control it by taking prescription drugs with potentially dangerous side effects. But there is a natural, affordable, and easy-to-manage alternative to medication: the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. Developed by a world-class team of doctors and nutritionists, the DASH diet is clinically proven to lower blood-pressure levels and thereby reduce the risk of heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease. Now, with The DASH Diet for Hypertension, readers can benefit from:

• A hearty and healthful selection of DASH menus, recipes, even grocery lists

• DASH weight-loss and exercise programs for everyday living

• The science behind DASH, including calorie worksheets and a formula to calculate body-mass

...and much more from this revolutionary program, which is recommended by the American Heart Association; the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; the American Society for Hypertension; and other leading medical authorities.Amazon.com Review
The DASH Diet for Hypertension, recommended by the American Heart Association, has been shown in studies to lower blood pressure in two weeks without the use of drugs. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy; includes moderate amounts of fish, poultry, and nuts; and reduces consumption of red meat and sweets. Studies from the National Institutes of Health followed 800 participants and found that the DASH diet lowered blood pressure as much as typical medication.

This is no quirky diet--it's the way the major medical groups have been advising us to eat all along, but with a specific formula that tells you how many servings to eat from each Food Pyramid food group. You also get suggestions for exercising moderately, losing weight, reducing salt, and food shopping.

Included are two weeks of daily menus and 62 recipes, with modified favorites like Macaroni and Cheese and Sweet and Sour Pork with Vegetables, plus innovative dishes such as Mango/Black Bean Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Sweet-Potato Chips (baked). The authors are medical hypertension experts associated with Harvard and Duke medical centers. Recommended for people who want to lower their blood pressure or just eat more healthfully. --Joan Price ... Read more

Customer Reviews (27)

This book changed my life.
Very complete description of the history of the diet, the results, and how to implement it.It worked for me.

God sent
yes this diet really is God sent, it has the power to change one's whole physical constitution and adds strength to the whole body. Thank you

Great resource
This book is a great place to start when you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and decide you want to do something about it. Helpful, logical information presented in a very useable format.

Great read (with an error)
I found this book to be a great read.It was very informative about the background of the DASH diet and some of the results. Although there may be versions of this book that are corrected, the chart that shows the columns of the number of servings of grains and meat are switched.With careful reading of the supporting pages, this is seen.This confused me for a while.

Serving size was confusing and incomplete.The other book that I purchased (DASH Diet Action Plan) helped clarify some of the confusions, but this book (The Dash Diet for Hypertension) is overall more informative.

The diet fits me very well as a 57 year old male.I found (find) it difficult to eat all of the food for my calorie range.Also, I am doing some strength training, thus increasing the protein somewhat to support it.I have followed it about a month now with little change in my BP.However, I have lost 5 lbs.

I had been looking for a plan that was healthy, did not leave me hungry, and that I could live on for the rest of my life.This is it!

If You Have Hypertension You Need to Be DASHING
Hypertension kills. Suffering a stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure, or damage to your eyes should be enough to get anyone to change their bad habits and get their lifestyle on track with the DASH diet. There is nothing difficult about eating fresh fruits instead of cookies or candy, and making fresh salads and cooking fresh vegetables instead of opening up a can of soggy, sodium laden mush passing as food.

Believe it or not, I told MY doctor about the DASH diet when I first got diagnosed with high blood pressure about 10 years ago. She'd never heard of it. I was only 34 but African Americans seem to have a higher rate of hypertension than any other ethnic group. My blood pressure was an unbelievable 170/110 but I had no symptoms at all. Fearful of medications, but even more fearful of dying, I looked for an alternative solution that would provide fast results, and happened across the DASH study results.

I ordered two booklets from the NHLB website and started changing my life.

When I went back for a checkup a month later, my blood pressure had dropped an amazing 32 points systolic and was within the normal range of 138/85.She was stunned and ran from the room with the booklet I gave her to show other doctors in the office.They were in disbelief and actually came in to talk to me about the program. My blood pressure continued to drop once I got a better handle on sodium and liquor intake until it reached normal where it now stays unless I go off on a tangent too many days in a row.

This was accomplished without any medication, just a steely determination to live which meant giving up things I shouldn't have been eating anyway. The book is great because it goes into a great deal of explanation and provides menu ideas to get you started.

If you can't afford to order the book right now, at least look on the web and review the online documents which support changing your eating habits per the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. The DASH diet saved my life. ... Read more

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The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has been proven in several National Institutes of Health (NIH) research studies to lower blood pressure and cholesterol without medication. It is the diet recommended by the NIH for lowering blood pressure. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends this eating plan for everyone. And the DASH diet forms the basis for the new MyPyramid.The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, low fat or nonfat dairy, and includes lean meats, fish and poultry, grains, nuts and beans. It will help lower cholesterol and will support healthy weight loss. It is flexible enough to meet the lifestyle and food preferences of most people. However, many people find it challenging to put the DASH diet into practice. This book is designed to make it easy; it was written by a dietitian who is experienced in helping people make sustainable changes in how they eat. This book shows you how to follow the DASH diet in your real life. How to eat on-the-run, how to add more vegetables even if you hate vegetables, how to make over your kitchen to support the DASH diet, how to lose weight with the DASH diet. It has 28 days of meal plans (with adjustments for 1200, 1600, and 2000 calorie plans), and DASH-friendly recipes. It shows you how to make other lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure, such as losing weight and adding exercise.What differentiates this book from other books on the DASH diet? This book provides practical, real life solutions. It goes beyond "what" is involved with the DASH diet; it also shows you "how." The book helps you make your own personal plan, with the specific steps you will take to fit the DASH diet into your daily routine. The author is experienced in helping people make sustainable changes in how they eat. This book truly allows you to make your own personal "DASH Diet Action Plan," whether your goal is lowering blood pressure, or just having a healthier lifestyle. It is your first step in improving your health for the long run. ... Read more

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Post Heart attack
I had a heart attack 08-09-2008.This diet was suggested in the paperwork I was sent home with from the hospital.I am 49 and had a stent put in and had Left ventricular failure.I am doing great now.I started the DASH diet immediately.(I have two younger children and have no intention of a second Heart attack)I am never hungry, love all the food and love how it helped me plan and took so much of the thinking out of it for me....something I really wasn't up to coming home from the hospital.I eat plenty...I am a teacher and I usually have more food than my peers at lunch, but I have been loosing weight.I was 212 when I went to the emergency room on 8-9-08, and as of today at the cardiologist's office I weighed 185.Along with Lipitor, my LDL is down to 50.(that is what many people are born with.) People who do not deal withheart disease may not understand the greatness of this book, butI highly recommend this book.

Great Book
I highly recommend this book for anyone who is ready to enjoy wholesome food and reap the benefits of a healthier lifestyle. Don't waste your money on another fad diet book. Buy this user- friendly book based on National Institutes of Health research. The forms that are provided make it easy to set goals and track your personal progress. You will develop the skills needed to achieve long -term success as you learn about deciphering food labels, making over your kitchen, and eating away from home. The 28 days of delicious menus, culinary tips, and great recipes will show you that it is possible to enjoy fantastic food and feel full while you improve your health. As a Registered Dietitian and educator I say - order your copy now.

its ok
If you want to follow a strict diet then this is good for you, but I like more choices, so I found the diet too demanding.

Dash Diet
This book is exceptional for people who are wanting to try something new.I ordered it for my mother in law and in 2 weeks she lost 8 lbs using this diet plan.

Dash diet action plan
This book is so-so.Most of the info you can find on the NIH site or Dash site on line.The menus are nothing to rave about--and the recipes are not very inspiring.The only good thing is you can go on line with a site they have to download charts to keep records of weight, blood pressure, etc. ... Read more

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Hypertension means high blood pressure. A person is considered to have hypertension if systolic blood pressure is consistently over 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure is consistently over 90 mmHg. A person is considered to have pre-hypertension if systolic blood pressure is consistently between 120 mmHg and 139 mmHg, and/or diastolic blood pressure is consistently between 80 mmHg and 89 mmHg. Hypertension that has no identifiable cause is called idiopathic hypertension or essential hypertension. Secondary hypertension refers to hypertension that is caused by another condition. Some of the causes of secondary hypertension include; adrenal gland tumors, Cushing's syndrome, kidney disease, hemolytic-uremic syndrome, Henoch-Schonlein purpura, periarteritis nodosa, radiation enteritis, retroperitoneal fibrosis, and Wilm's tumor.

Predictable and sustainable weight loss is strictly a matter of macronutrient (fat, carbohydrate, and protein) manipulation. Macronutrient manipulation has been the most confusing thing in weight loss until this book. Dr. Ekema has brilliantly solved the problem of macronutrient manipulation by developing 2 mathematical formulas that are shedding the weight off America. The Plateau-proof Diet formulas represent the first and only application of the state-of-the-art in medical science to self-help weight loss.

The plateau-proof diet is easy to use, simply amounting to comparing the green and yellow tables with your grocery list. There is no counting of calories with this diet, since the absolute caloric contribution of each macronutrient is already considered in the mathematical formulas that created the tables.

By providing a large number and variety of foods to choose from, the diet is less stressful and more sustainable than other weight loss diets. The diet is also controllable, allowing the dieter to lose weight rapidly or slowly. The diet provides two green tables and two yellow tables, and requires a rotation between them. This rotation makes the diet dynamic and minimizes the chances of the weight loss plateau. ... Read more

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This is the user-friendly guide to the DASH diet. Proven to lower blood pressure and cholesterol without medication, it was developed in research sponsored by US National Institutes of Health, entitled, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH). Each new research study continues to prove the benefits of the DASH Diet. The DASH diet is recommended by the U.S. treatment guidelines for hypertension. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans advocate this eating plan for everyone. And the DASH diet forms the basis for the USDA MyPyramid. It is an eating plan that is rich in fruits, vegetables, low fat or nonfat dairy, is low in sodium, and includes lean meats, fish and poultry, grains, nuts and beans. The DASH diet helps lower cholesterol and supports healthy weight loss. It is flexible enough to meet the lifestyle and food preferences of most people. However, many people have found it difficult to follow the DASH diet. This is the user-friendly book, designed to make it easy to DASH. It was written by a dietitian who is experienced in helping people make sustainable changes in how they eat. Learn how to follow the DASH diet in your real life. Accommodate DASH even when eating on-the-run. Add more vegetables into your diet, even if you think you hate vegetables. Learn how to manage salt intake. Makeover your kitchen to simplify following DASH. Lose weight with the DASH diet. The book has 28 days of meal plans (with adjustments for 1200, 1600, and 2000 calorie plans), and DASH-friendly recipes. And this is the complete healthy lifestyle plan for hypertension. It includes the healthy weight loss and exercise that will lower blood pressure. Make your own personal DASH Diet Action Plan, with the specific steps to fit the DASH diet into your daily routine. Reach your goal to lower blood pressure or just having a healthier lifestyle. Purchasing this book is your first step in improving your health for the long run. ... Read more

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Dash Diet Action Plan Review from Amazon shopper
Good common sense book reminds reader of things they should already know and if not, then it gives a fairly decent outline of the plan. Personally I prefer a more flexible eating style and am unable to consume a few key food items due to allergies, which is not addressed.

Diet for life
This is a review for the kindle edition of the Dash-diet action plan. I was afraid that the screen would not be user friendly for charts and forms. Fortunalety, the author directs you to a web page from which you can print all forms and get copies of the most important reminders and charts.
I found this book well made. Those who prefer to follow a 28 days diet sheet, will find it on Chapter 3, with different levels of calory intakes (1200, 1600, 2000 calories). Otherwise, the author gives you all the tools to manufacture your own dash-friendly diet with the food you actually want to eat.
You will find chapters on nutrition, how to add more vegetables to your diet, exercice, recipes (with pictures but really, not as good on kindle than on a paper book) etc... Everything you need to turn your diet around. We perform according to the fuel we live on. This book should give you the tool to make better choices and maintain them over time.

Dash Diet Plan
My husband and I are both on this diet and loving it. My husband's blood pressure was "edging" up..now better after three weeks. We know his cholesterol is down.
The food is excellent...there is enough variation that you don't get bored. We plan on completeing the 4 week plan and just start over again.
This is the healthiest food plan we've ever followed.

Great Resource
The Dash Diet Action Plan has really helped me get a jump start on low calorie/low sodium food preparation.The 30 days of meal plans are detailed and the recipes for most things are included.So far, we have enjoyed all the dishes and have found them to be quick to prepare and required normal ingredients found at any grocery store.

understanding the dash diet
I was very disappointed that the book only had a few recipes in it. It had a month of menus, but very few recipes. It was listed as a recipe book. Very disappointing. ... Read more

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Amazing new programs clinically tested for relieving high blood pressure and reversing heart disease. ... Read more

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A poorly edited book makes for a difficult read.
While the information in this book may be valuable, the poor arrangement of information and almost non-existent editing make it a difficult read.This undermines the potential validity of the information the author is trying to get across.I am left wondering if I can trust the message,given the poor quality of its packaging.

Sentences are missing words, orsay the opposite of what they apparently are meant to say.The impressiongiven is that the author is not a native English speaker but the bio in theback suggests that he is.Important information about nutrition as itrelates to hypertension and to Dr. Braverman's program is scatteredsomewhat randomly throughout the book and it is up to the reader to pull itall together so that it makes a cohesive whole.The reader who is preparedto ignore the poor writing may get something of value out of the book if heis willing to work at it.

Absolutely the best book on hypertension for the layperson
Braverman has done a real service to the millions of Americans being hurt by blood pressure drugs. He correctly points out that, while they do lower blood pressure, the side effects end up INCREASING mortality. Braverman gives good practical alternatives including nutrition, vitamins, and life style changes. He tries to be fair to the heart drugs and points out that the calcium channel blockers are the safest drugs and probably OK. Well, since he published in 1996, studies have shown that some of these drugs double your risk of cancer and increase the rate of heart attacks.Mark Kroll, PhD, FACC ... Read more

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This guide is a must for anybody who wants to control high blood pressure naturally. Sarah Brewer, respected doctor and Telegraph columnist, has teamed up with Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, a successful special diets cookery writer, to provide readers with a comprehensive self-treatment plan that includes 60 mouth-watering recipes.Sales Handles:Heart disease is the number one killer in the West and is closely linked to high blood pressure, or hypertension.High blood pressure can be triggered by many things and diet is one of the major contributing factors.This clear and accessible guide provides an easy-to-follow nutritional plan that shows readers how to prevent and control high blood pressure by changing their eating habits.Dr Sarah Brewer also gives readers medically up-to-date information on high blood pressure, what causes it and how to control symptoms.The book also reviews all the orthodox and complementary treatments that are available.60 simple recipes from special diets expert Michelle Berriedale-Johnson allow sufferers to control their condition while still enjoying their food. ... Read more

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A step by step guide for people not on dialysis to improve their kidney health and avoid dialysis. Written by a board certified renal dietitian with over 15 years experience. Includes hot of the press research. Research based diet supplements and lifestyle guide which has proved in practice to improved kidney health for many patients. Specific guidelines on protein, potassium, sodium, phosphorus calculations. Guide for Diabetes management, hypertension, help with analysis of laboratory reports, label reading. Implement these changes and avoid dialysis. ... Read more

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Excellent
Having just been diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease I was anxious for any and all info I could find on the subject.This little book (I read it in just over an hour) was full of very useful information.It is written in language a non-medical person can understand.In fact, when I showed it to my nephrologist, he wrote down the pertinent info so he can order a bunch of copies to give to his new kidney patients.

Must have for kidney disease
My husband has been diagnosed with kidney disease and after reading this book I can tell you it is stage 3 so I am not as frantic since I know that dialysis is not iminent. Before I read this book I was frantic that our whole life was changing and I did now know what was around the corner.I now understand the disease and know what more about what he can eat and do to stop this disease from getting worse.It is really hard to find real information that is not about dialysis and this book is simple to understand and so helpful I learned about medication that can make kidneys worse and medical tests that he should be careful with.I really liked the last chapater that gave us some recent research studies.Together with the cookbook by the same author I feel as if we can get through this10 Step Diet & Lifestyle Plan for Healthier Kidneys Avoid Dialysis

BEWARE!!!
Not only was this book laid out/printed by people who apparently know nothing about publishing, but the author talks out of both sides of her mouth.For examp;e, for an audience that supposedly includes diabetics, she includes marshmallows in a breakfast menu and Rice Krispies Treats as a recommended dessert in a lunch menu.The last time I checked, marshmallows weren't terribly healthy for anyone, let alone people with kidney disease.The main restrictions in a "renal" diet are sodium, potassium and phosphorus, plus sugar if you are diabetic.She devotes a chapter apiece to the first three, but in each specific chapter she suggests foods that contain unacceptable amounts of the other two and/or sugar.All-in-all, I was able to get more logical and complete information and advice from a quick search on the internet.Please, don't waste your money or worsen your condition with this book.

At last!
Finally, a book written for me and others who have kidney disease but are not on dialysis! The writing style is crisp and clear and chockful of information that will help me avoid dialysis. I especially like the recipes -- I've only tried three so far, but they were delicious. Most important, though,is how the author breaks down all the information I need to know so I can control my disease, understand exactly what my lab tests mean, and the effects of my medication. It's like having a best friend by my side who is an expert in kidney disease. Thank you!

Very helpful book
A very helpful book that really helps one tounderstand the process of kidney disease and how to make changes in your diet and add healthy habbits that can help kidney disease. A great explanation of what all these labs test mean. Each chapter is devoted to one aspect of kidney disease and how to improve it.Easy to follow with lots of case studies that were interesting and helpful ... Read more

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In paperback at last, the groundbreaking dietary program designed to help keep the heart healthy without drugs, surgery, or expensive treatments. Illustrated. ... Read more

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Title: Diet, exercise still key for hypertension: protect yourself from stroke and heart disease by following a healthy eating plan and staying active.(CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH)
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Title: The benefits of a lower-sodium diet: studies suggest that a high-sodium diet could harm your health, especially if you have hypertension.(NUTRITION)
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Title: The DASH Diet for Hypertension.(Book Review)
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Title: DASH diet enhanced to further lower CHD risk.(Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)(Coronary heart disease)
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Easy To Understand Diet for Hypertensives
This book has been written with lay people in mind.Scala writes clearly, concisely and with humor while dealing with a most complex subject.Is heright?His recommendations have certainly worked for me.In a short timeI have begun to lose weight and my blood pressure is moving down.Not onlydoes the book contain very important facts about the relationship ofnutrition to hypertension laced in with encouraging stories about some ofhis patients, he includes good recipes and suggested menus.I think it'sgood enough that I will not give up my library copy until Amazon locates acopy of this now hard to find book. ... Read more