Macro partitioning
Adoption of the DASH diet or similar healthy dietary patterns (high in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, low in saturated fat/salt) reduces blood pressure and is recommended as a first-line intervention for hypertension management.
Adopt a DASH-style diet: eat more fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy, and reduce saturated fats and salt. This is a proven, first-line strategy to lower blood pressure. If cost or access is a barrier, focus on affordable staples like beans, rice, and seasonal produce, and seek guidance from healthcare providers on local resources.
The DASH diet... is recommended as an effective dietary intervention to reduce BP and maintain a healthy weight [15,93,94]. The adoption of the DASH diet was accompanied by substantial BP reduction in adults with and without hypertension...
Why this rating
Endorsed by major guidelines and supported by studies.
Source
Lifestyle management of hypertension: International Society of Hypertension position paper endorsed by the World Hypertension League and European Society of Hypertension
Fadi J. Charchar et al. · Journal of Hypertension · 2023
DOI 10.1097/hjh.0000000000003563
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