What 1,500 Calories Looks Like (DASH Diet)

The DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, aims to decrease blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. It focuses on a low-sodium eating plan emphasizing whole grains, legumes and beans, low-sugar fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products. It also includes fish and lean meats, and a small quantity of nuts and seeds a few times per week.

This 1,500-calorie sample menu contains flavorful, easy to make recipes that are low in sodium. Bonus: You don’t have to give up dessert.

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