Lowering Blood Pressure With Diet Not Drugs
Early Show medical correspondent Dr. Emily Senay reported today how altering diet can lead to lower blood pressure and release the dependency on drugs.
DASH, which stands for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension,” was a clinical study that tested the effects of nutrients in food on blood pressure. Results indicated that elevated blood pressures were reduced by an eating plan that emphasized fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy foods, and was low in saturated fat, total fat and cholesterol. The DASH eating plan includes whole grains, poultry, fish and nuts and has reduced amounts of fats, red meats, sweets and sugared beverages.
