Dash Diet Reduces Heart Attacks, Strokes

A large study offers the strongest evidence yet that a diet the government recommends for lowering blood pressure can save people from heart attack and stroke.

The plan, called the DASH diet, favors fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk and plant-based protein over meat.

On the Net:

* DASH diet:

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/prevent/h_eating/h_e_dash.htm

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