Interesting Facts About The DASH Diet

Lower LDL Cholesterol

As people age, one of the main focuses when it comes to staying healthy is to lower cholesterol. When doctors say they want a patient to lower their cholesterol, what they mean is to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, otherwise known as bad cholesterol. This harmful cholesterol clogs arteries and increases an individual’s risk of developing heart disease or suffering a heart attack. This is where the DASH diet comes in, since many of the foods it focuses on, such as whole grains, fruits, fish and lean meat, actually have LDL-reducing properties. Specifically, fish contains essential omega-3 fats, which lowers LDL cholesterol. Consuming this type of food is even better than merely avoiding foods, such as red meat, which boosts LDL cholesterol.

What else can a patient expect to see from following the DASH diet? Let’s find out!