DASH which is an acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension had been developed early in the 1990s when the NIH had been researching on the ways of lowering the blood pressure.

Ever since, the studies are showing that DASH diet is going to help in the lowering of blood pressure and the prevention of heart diseases for many years.

The DASH diet is one which puts its focus on the foods which are rich in nutrients and low in sodium such as vegetables and fruits.

Dieticians have said that for a long time, they have put their focus on the cutting down of sodium. They know now that the inclusion of a few more minerals and the foods that are plant based is going to be extremely helpful and something that benefits in many ways as per the experts.

NIH is currently offering a helpful guide for the following of a DASH eating plan with the recommended sizes of serving based on the value of calories every day. It usually recommends the whole grains, vegetables, fruits and a diet that is low in fat and includes nuts and seeds.

The consumers of this diet would specifically want to eat the foods which are high in fiber, calcium, magnesium and potassium. A few examples of the diets approved by DASH are leafy greens, apples, bananas, oranges

A study that had been published recently has showed that the diet if followed in a structured manner for 16 weeks had led to the lowering of blood pressure for the eight months to follow. The benefits at times extend a bit beyond just hypertension, it is a healthier way of living.