Question

Explain the DASH diet and provide an example of what a meal plan would consist of..

Answer 1

DASH diet is a dietary pattern promoted by the US based National Heart , Lung, and Blood institute ti prevent and control hypertension. The DASH diet islow salt and rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods.

5 day Meal plan DASH DIET

1.MONDAY

Breakfast

Hot rolled oats, dried canberries honey

Lunch

Hummus and vegie sandwich on whole grain toast

Snack

Dried apricots and almonds

Dinner

Salmon,Brussels, Sweet potato fries, Lentils w/ decied carrots, celery onion, Tomatos

Snack

Grapes w/ Romano cheese

2. TUESDAY

Breakfast

Greek yogurt ,Grannola, Honey, Strawberry

Lunch

Salmon sandwich on whole grain toast

Snack

Dried mango and wallnuts

Dinner

Chicken ,Sliced peppers, Green cabbage, Com tortillas, Home made guacamole

Snack

Apple w/ almond butter

3.WEDNESDAY

Breakfast

Multigrain waffles, Honey raspberries

Lunch

Sliced chicken and vegetables

Snack

Carrot and hummus

Dinner

Shrimp, Whole grain pasta w/ garlic, olive oil and romano cheese, Mixed greens, Pomogranete salad

Snack

Clementines, Sunflower seeds

4.THURSDAY

Breakfast

Multigrain Toast w/ avocado and fried egg

Lunch

Shrimp, Pastha and sliced veggies

Snack

Celery with almond butter

Dinner

Pork chops, Quinoa w/ dried cranberries broccoli

Snack

Pears w/ Cinnamon  

5.FRIDAY

Multigrain french Toast, orange /clementine slices,

LUNCH

sliced pork, Sandwich on whole grain Toast.

SNACK

Sliced peppers and hummus

DINNER

Monk fish, Brown rice, crushed tomatoes and garlic, mixed green salad w/ cucumbers, pears, and romano cheese.

SNACK

Popcorn sliced