The DASH diet stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. It is a style of eating that may help treat or prevent high blood pressure. In general, it focuses on whole, minimally processed foods, and it limits highly processed and high-sodium foods.
In this video, learn what your meals might look like when following the DASH diet.
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