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The DASH diet is a meal plan designed to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. DASH diet foods include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean sources of protein.

Reducing dietary sodium and following the DASH diet each lower 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with ...