EDITOR ’ S NOTE :
Every day we ’ re pulled in what can feel like a million different directions — your kids are sick ( again !), a huge deadline has you burning the midnight oil at the office , your in-laws are visiting . Then there ’ s the never-ending laundry and the daily dilemma of what to make for dinner . ( Did you remember to go grocery shopping ?!)
Relax . We ’ re here to help you check at least one thing off your to-do list — eating healthy in 2015 . We ’ ve done the work for you .
Our nutritionists have put together this simple 7-Day meal plan and cookbook based on the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension ( DASH ) diet — it even includes a grocery-ingredient list to make shopping easy and convenient .
Studies have shown that the DASH diet reduces the risk of many illnesses including diabetes , heart disease , heart failure and stroke — and helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol . This plant-focused diet is rich in fruits , vegetables and nuts with low-fat dairy , lean meats , mostly whole grains and a few heart-healthy fats . It is high in fiber , low to moderate in fat and follows U . S . guidelines for sodium content .
And best of all , you don ’ t have to sacrifice the foods you love to eat . The DASH diet offers a variety of options to help meet lifestyle and food preferences of most people . We promise , you won ’ t miss a thing .
So dive in — make nutritious meals in your own kitchen , and start living a heart-healthy lifestyle today !
Here ’ s to a happy and healthy year . BON APPÉTIT !
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