How to follow the worlds No. 1 diet
Posted on: 22/Jan/2016 9:32:00 AM
The DASH Diet was ranked the No.1 diet by U.S. News and World Report. The diet has topped the charts for 6 years running. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. It was developed to combat high blood pressure. The diet plan helps with weight loss and diabetes, while being nutritious and easy to follow.
Here is how the diet works.
First and foremost, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Use whole grains rather than refined ones. Replace white rice and flour with quinoa, brown rice and whole wheat couscous. Use low fat dairy. If you are a non vegetarian, opt for lean meats such as poultry and fish and try to avoid red meat. Your diet should include healthy fats. These are from healthy oils (olive oil, rice brain oil), nuts, seeds and avocado.
So what should you avoid or reduce? First, lower your intake of sodium. Experts recommend that sodium intake be limited to 2,300 mg per day - equivalent to one teaspoon of salt. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease, your daily intake of sodium should not exceed 1,500 mg. Also, try and limit your intake of sugars.
