» Quarantine!
12/03/20 09:57 from The DASH Diet Weblog
Lock the Doors! Have you stocked up on groceries in case you have to be quarantined? If so, what did you buy? If you are following the DASH diet, it’s actually very likely that you have the right foods on hand. I’ll share my DASH stockpi...

» Game Plan: Super Bowl on the DASH Diet
31/01/18 14:59 from The DASH Diet Weblog
It’s no surprise that so many people get off track with snacking during football season, and Super Bowl parties can be the worst. Fewer hours of sunlight, colder weather, and so many high calorie, junk food options can lead to lots...

» Eating Clean
27/06/16 17:20 from The DASH Diet Weblog
What does that mean to you? To me it means eating lots of fresh fruits and veggies along with lean protein-rich foods, mostly whole grains, nuts and other foods rich in heart healthy fats. That makes me feel like I am eating lighter and ...

» Game Plan: Smart Snacking for Football Weekends
29/11/14 18:14 from The DASH Diet Weblog
It’s no surprise that so many people get off track with snacking during football season, especially between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Fewer hours of sunlight, colder weather, and boredom can lead to lots of junk food consumption,...

» Happy Thanksgiving! It’s so DASH-friendly!
25/11/14 16:56 from The DASH Diet Weblog
We tend to think of the holidays as a time when healthy diets go out the window. However, it can be easy to stay on track with the DASH diet on Thanksgiving. Remember the DASH diet principles: lots of vegetables, fruits, lean meats, fish...

» Got milk?
12/11/14 16:13 from The DASH Diet Weblog
Let’s talk about milk in the DASH diet. Almond milk and coconut milk do not have any dairy properties. Almond milk doesn’t even have a serving of almonds. And it requires lots of water to produce, which is an environmental co...

» DASH as the Anti-Diet
04/02/14 13:14 from The DASH Diet Weblog
Too many of us think of diets as something involving slavish devotion to reading labels, calculating calories and fat grams, and mustering up self-discipline to lose weight. What if you didn’t have to do this? What if you could jet...

» 8 DASH Diet Resolutions Make It Easy
01/01/14 12:48 from The DASH Diet Weblog
Way back when the DASH diet was considered to be only for the research setting, I decided to make it easier to follow. DASH was too important to health; it couldn’t just sit on the shelf. So I created an actionable plan that almost...

» DASHing Through Thanksgiving
21/11/13 13:10 from The DASH Diet Weblog
We tend to think of the holidays as a time when healthy diets go out the window. However, it can be very easy to stay on track with the DASH diet on Thanksgiving. Remember the DASH diet principles: lots of vegetables, fruits, lean meats,...

» The trouble with swaps
18/06/13 11:26 from The DASH Diet Weblog
Lots of diet plans promote swaps. Substitute this for that and save so many calories. Everyone knows the drill. Make salads with yogurt instead of mayo. Replace sugars in baked goods with artificial sweeteners. Use low fat dressings. Hav...