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DASH diet: Healthy eating to lower your blood pressure

DASH diet: What to eat

The DASH diet is a balanced eating plan that offers choices for what to eat. The diet helps create a heart-healthy eating style for life. There's no need for special foods or drinks. Foods in the diet are available at grocery stores and in most restaurants.

When following DASH, choose foods that are:

  • High in potassium, calcium, magnesium, fiber and protein.
  • Low in saturated fat.
  • Low in salt.