The DASH Diet Action Plan: Based on the National Institutes of Health Research: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension [Paperback]

Marla Heller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 20, 2007

This is the user-friendly guide to the DASH diet. Proven to lower blood pressure and cholesterol without medication, it was developed in research sponsored by US National Institutes of Health, entitled, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH). Each new research study continues to prove the benefits of the DASH Diet. The DASH diet is recommended by the U.S. treatment guidelines for hypertension. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advocate this eating plan for everyone. And the DASH diet forms the basis for the USDA MyPyramid. It is an eating plan that is rich in fruits, vegetables, low fat or nonfat dairy, is low in sodium, and includes lean meats, fish and poultry, grains, nuts and beans. The DASH diet helps lower cholesterol and supports healthy weight loss. It is flexible enough to meet the lifestyle and food preferences of most people.

However, many people have found it difficult to follow the DASH diet. This is the user-friendly book, designed to make it easy to DASH. It was written by a dietitian who is experienced in helping people make sustainable changes in how they eat. Learn how to follow the DASH diet in your real life. Accommodate DASH even when eating on-the-run. Add more vegetables into your diet, even if you think you hate vegetables. Learn how to manage salt intake. Makeover your kitchen to simplify following DASH. Lose weight with the DASH diet. The book has 28 days of meal plans (with adjustments for 1200, 1600, and 2000 calorie plans), and DASH-friendly recipes.

And this is the complete healthy lifestyle plan for hypertension. It includes the healthy weight loss and exercise that will lower blood pressure. Make your own personal DASH Diet Action Plan, with the specific steps to fit the DASH diet into your daily routine. Reach your goal to lower blood pressure or just having a healthier lifestyle. Purchasing this book is your first step in improving your health for the long run.

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About the Author

Marla Heller is a Registered Dietitian, holding a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) where she completed course work towards a PhD in Behavior Sciences and Health Promotion. She is experienced in a wide variety of nutrition counseling specialties. She has been an adjunct clinical instructor in the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at UIC, and also taught at Dominican University, National-Louis University, and the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago. In addition to The DASH Diet Action Plan, Marla contributed the 4-week menu plan for Win the Weight Game by Sarah, the Duchess of York, and wrote the healthy eating chapter in "I Always Start My Diet on Mondays!" by Janice Alpert. She has been a spokesperson for the Greater Midwest Affiliate of the American Heart Association and is a Past-President of the Illinois Dietetic Association.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Amidon Press; 1 edition (March 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097634081X
• ISBN-13: 978-0976340812
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,543 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > High Blood Pressure
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More About the Author

Marla Heller is a Registered Dietitian, and holds a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) where she also completed doctoral course work in public health, with an emphasis in Behavior Sciences and Health Promotion. She is experienced in a wide variety of nutrition counseling specialties and has taught thousands of people how to adopt the DASH diet. She has been an adjunct clinical instructor in the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at UIC, teaching courses on food science and nutrition counseling, and has also taught at Dominican University, National-Louis University, and the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago (a chef-training school), and has been a civilian dietitian with the US Navy. Most recently she was employed by the US Department of Health and Human Services, including participation in the Healthy Weight Collaborative.
In addition to The DASH Diet Action Plan, Marla contributed the 4-week menu plan for Win the Weight Game by Sarah, the Duchess of York. She has been a featured nutrition expert for the Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, the Daily Herald, Pioneer Press, Chicago Health & Beauty, WGN-AM and WNUR-FM. She has been a spokesperson for the Greater Midwest Affiliate of the American Heart Association.
She is a Past-President of the Illinois Dietetic Association, and a Past-President of the North Suburban Dietetic Association. She was awarded the prestigious Emerging Leader Award from the Illinois Dietetic Association.

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122 of 153 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, March 31, 2007

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I 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. The 28 days of delicious menus, culinary tips, and great recipes will show you that it is possible to enjoy fantastic food and feel full while you improve your health. As a Registered Dietitian and educator I say - order your copy now.

20 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Content is Great; Binding is Poor, March 20, 2011

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The DASH Diet Action Plan is an easy-to-read, commonsense guide to getting your diet on track to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. The book includes some simple, but tasty sounding recipes that I plan to try, and sample menus are given for 1200, 1600, and 2000 a day diets. There is even space, workbook style, for you to include your own notes for your personalized action plan. The last presents a problem, though, because this paperback binding is so poor that the book fell apart the first day I began writing in it. The information in this text is excellent, but I suggest finding the book in a hardcover format if you really plan to use this book as a how-to manual.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dash Diet Plan, October 18, 2010

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My husband and I are both on this diet and loving it. My husband's blood pressure was "edging" up..now better after three weeks. We know his cholesterol is down.
The food is excellent...there is enough variation that you don't get bored. We plan on completeing the 4 week plan and just start over again.
This is the healthiest food plan we've ever followed.