Hypertension and dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH)

Hypertension is an important medical and public health issue, exists worldwide. But the fact is that hypertension is a controllable disease. Nutritional management in hypertension has moved beyond simply restricting sodium intake. Patients with hypertension can now try a new and effective whole-food approach known as the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. The DASH eating plan has been proven to lower blood pressure in just 14 days, even without lowering sodium intake.