The DASH diet recommends the following:

• Whole grains: 6–8 servings per day
• Vegetables: 4–5 servings per day
• Fruit: 4–5 servings per day
• Low-fat or fat-free dairy: 2–3 servings per day
• Fats and oils: 2–3 servings per day
• Lean meats, poultry, and fish: 6 or fewer servings per day
• Nuts, seeds, and legumes: 4–5 servings per week
• Sweets and added sugars: 5 or fewer servings per week

It also recommends limiting sugar-sweetened beverages, fatty meats, and ultraprocessed foods. The DASH diet is likely to result in a sodium intake of less than 2,300 mg per day, but in some cases it is recommended to decrease this to 1,500 mg per day, which is likely to lower blood pressure more effectively.