Weight Loss

The primary goal of The DASH Diet Action Plan was to help people lower their blood pressure. Surprisingly, people have written back to tell me that they have lost significant weight in a few months. Why are they finding it easy to lose weight?

The DASH diet doesn't make room for a lot of junk food. At any calorie level, the DASH diet is packed with healthy foods. And these foods are satisfying foods. As a practicing dietitian, whose patients mostly are trying to lose weight, my meal plans are designed to be satisfying. Research shows that balancing protein, good carbs, and fats make meals more satiating. So you are less likely to be hungry in between meals.

For people who are concerned about carbs, the DASH diet carbs are the healthiest ones, including fruits, vegetables, nonfat milk and yogurt, and whole grains. Learn more about the DASH diet or more about the book.

"I just wanted to drop a note regarding your book. I’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure and was concerned because it was not moving even with medication. When I reached the panic stage I accidentally came across your book and ordered it.

I had been working out and walking 10,000 steps a day since spring but that wasn’t budging it nor was I losing weight to speak of. My doctor’s advice was that I had to change something.

The book motivated me to make some positive lifestyle changes. I was able to get some really good ideas from the menus. I watch my salt intake, watch portions, and ultimately am cutting back calories. I completed the formula for losing weight and am pleased to report that I am losing 1 per week (14 pounds thus far) - trying to get about 10 more off - and my blood pressure is in the range of 125/76 with medication.

The principles you introduce are not so much “diet” but common sense principles which nutritionists have been preaching forever. I feel like the poster child for dash as well as my wellness center."

"I just wanted to spend a few seconds to "gush" about the DASH Plan. I have lost ten pounds since beginning the diet on 1/1/05 [3 weeks earlier]. I am enjoying finding news ways to meet my daily requirements and feel better in general. I am suffering less from migraines and find that I have more energy."

"How is the book doing? Really found it to be very helpful Harv lost 28 lbs and I am lagging behind with 10lbs off."

Weight Loss and the DASH Diet Action Plan