US News & World Report recently named the Dash Diet as the #1 diet. Originally designed to lower blood pressure, the DASH diet is also very effective for weight loss, lowering cholesterol and managing or preventing diabetes.
To be classified as ‘top-rated’, a diet had to be safe, relatively easy to follow, nutritious and effective for weight loss. It also had to be stellar at preventing diabetes and heart disease. A panel of experts rated the Dash Diet as the #1 diet for its nutritional completeness, safety, ability to prevent or control diabetes and its role in supporting heart health. See what other diets made the list.
For more information on the DASH diet, visit http://dashdiet.org/default.asp
Recorded WebEx: The Importance of the DASH Diet in Reducing High Blood Pressure
The Great Plains QIN recently hosted a WebEx on the DASH Diet. Details are below.
Lets make a commitment to help patients meet their goal of becoming healthier by learning about the DASH Diet. Johnna Hall, MS, RD, LMNT, a registered dietician with the Willamsburg Hy-Vee helped attendees better understand the DASH Diet. She shared the research supporting the DASH diet and its role in reducing blood pressure, the key components of the diet and how to read nutrition facts to identify Dash Diet appropriate foods.
To access the January 19 presentation and the WebEx recording, visit the Event Page on our Web site.