What is the DASH diet?

DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, and it is an eating pattern built around vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and lean protein, with less sodium, red meat, and added sugar than a typical diet. It is widely recommended as a general approach for blood pressure and overall heart health, and it does not require special products, just ordinary grocery store food in a different mix. This is general information, not medical advice. Helthee can plan a week of dinners that lean into a lower-sodium, DASH-style pattern.