The DASH diet was actually ranked as U.S News’ Best Overall Diet (tied with the Mediterranean Diet). It is not only good for lowering blood pressure, but has also been shown to lower LDL-C.[1] It is also a good choice for weight loss[2] and may also reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.[3]
Does the DASH diet do anything else besides lower blood pressure?
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The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet also helps reduce LDL cholesterol, supports weight loss, and may lower the risk of colorectal cancer.