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EAN: 9780976340805 Edition: 1st ISBN: 0976340801 Label: Amidon Press Manufacturer: Amidon Press Number Of Pages: 223 Publication Date: January 01, 2005 Publisher: Amidon Press Release Date: January 01, 2005 Studio: Amidon Press Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has been proven in several National Institutes of Health research studies to lower blood pressure and cholesterol without medication. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends this eating plan for everyone. This book shows you how to follow the DASH diet in your real life. How to eat in restaurants (even fast food), 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 calorie adjustments) and DASH-friendly recipes. And it also shows you how to make other lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure, such as weight loss and fitting exercise into your busy schedule. This book was written by a Registered Dietitian to show you the practical steps towards adopting the DASH diet in your real life. 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." And the book helps you make your own personal plan with 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. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Great BookI 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. ... Read More Rating:  - its okIf 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. Rating: - Dash DietThis 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. Rating:  - Dash diet action planThis 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. Rating: - Small and expensiveThis book do have a lot of information in it and it is easily accessible. But it is a small book and the print is large so for $19.99 I was surprised and disappointed before I even opened it. However, it describes the diet well I think and makes a good case for increasing veg and fruits into an every day diet. It also gives some tools for managing that in daily life. There were fewer recipes than I expected but if I had known it's such a small book I would not expect more. Reading it ... Read More 
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