June 2006

Updated guide to lowering blood pressure published

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) new guide entitled “Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with DASH” updates previous publications of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Eating Plan with a new look, and is consistent with the 2005 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

The guide is designed to provide step-by-step advice on lowering and controlling high blood pressure by following the DASH eating plan. The guide contains new information on potassium, weight loss, physical activity, a week’s worth of menus, easy-to-prepare recipes, and a food diary for recording what you eat and the physical activity you do. In addition, the guide provides tips for heart-healthy choices at every meal, even when dining out, and for increasing physical activity.

DASH follows heart-healthy guidelines to limit salt or sodium, saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol, and focuses on increasing intake of fruits, vegetables, and fat-free or low-fat milk products. It is also rich in whole grain products, fish, poultry, and nuts.

The new guide is available online at http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/yourguide/ or by calling 301-592-8573.

Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, www.nhlbi.nih.gov

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