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Calorie ranges 1300 to 2100
The Stroke Templates follow the ideas of the "DASH Diet"
(Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), a set of dietary
guidelines designed for those with high blood pressure but also
a heart-healthy eating plan. Recent research found that the DASH
Diet, which may help lower blood pressure, might also reduce
levels of homocysteine, a possible risk factor for heart disease
and stroke. The Dash Diet is rich in low-fat dairy foods,
fruits, and vegetables as well as low in saturated fat and total
fat. This eating plan is rich in minerals that may help to lower
blood pressure, especially calcium, potassium and magnesium.
These templates are also jam packed with vitamin C. A growing
body of evidence suggests that people who eat plenty of fruits
and vegetables daily to meet their vitamin C requirements have
healthier blood pressure levels than those who don’t. These
Templates contain loads of fruits and vegetables, which allows
for a moderate intake of sodium since these foods are so much
lower in sodium than many other foods. Sodium continues to be a
controversial issue when it comes to high blood pressure but it
is always good general nutritional advice to follow a diet lower
in sodium. |