LSU’S Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s DASH Diet once again ranks among U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Diets. Dr. Catherine Champagne is one of the developers and she said the DASH Diet consistently makes the list because so much research went into its creation.
“We knew that it was protective against cardiovascular disease, it lowered blood pressure, it was protective against cancer, there were just a number of health benefits,” said Champagne.
The DASH Diet was listed in the 1997 New England Journal of Medicine and ever since has been quoted by others about 6,000 times.
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods. And unlike most fad diets that exclude foods, Champagne said the DASH Diet follows a different methodology.
“The DASH Diet is one that actually allows most everything in moderation,” said Champagne.
Champagne said not only is the DASH Diet heart-friendly it helps prevent diabetes. And unlike fad diets, she said it’s one everyone in the home can take part in.
“We so easily use the word diet when in fact it is an eating plan that is appropriate for the entire family,” said Champagne.
The DASH Diet is ranked second for the best overall diet and weight loss, and number one for the best heart-healthy and diabetes diet.
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