Recent Amazon reviews:
 Back to basics, January 31, 2010
A dietician recommended this diet, and specifically mentioned this book. At first glance, the DASH diet was difficult to understand until I flipped through and found that the 28 day menus all stressed portion control of foods from the food groups, and listed the portions per day of each one. Portion sizes are better descibed in Appendix C. Yes - dieting is difficult, but this diet follows what has been known for a long time - eat smart, eat correct sized portions, eat plenty of veggies and fruit and cut out high-calorie "empty calorie" foods and beverages. You can write down what you eat, or keep a running tab of the portions of the groups in your head. Eating out is also not that hard - there's information on how to eat smart when you are not at home.
I personally don't like many of the items in the 28 day menus, but following their lead and eating stuff you do like you in proper portions can make the diet work. That said, several of the recipes are quite good, in fact!
One last thought: measure or weigh everything - it makes a big difference and is better than just guessing. A good food scale (digital) is highly recommended.
Dash Diet Action Plan Is Excellent, February 22, 2010
This is an excellent book with great recipe suggestions and useful insight into how you can make dietary changes to decrease high blood pressure and control it by eating properly. It is well worth the investment in one's health to buy this book and read how proper dietary choices can improve blood pressure without taking medication.
Saved my Life!, March 13, 2010
My cardiologist recommended the DASH diet after I had two heart attacks in one week. This book literally saved my life. I love the meal plans, which I followed until I felt confident to substitute some of my own revised dishes. I think the recipes in the back of the book for the dishes in the meal plan is a blessing for beginners.
I have recommended this book to several people and they, too, love it.
DASHing for My Health, May 7, 2009
While the book imparts important and valuable information regarding dietary steps we can take to lower blood pressure, what really sold me on this book was the menu plans that show portion sizes for different calories levels. This has always been a challenge for me because while I know what I'm supposed to taking in calorie-wise, how do I adjust a menu for what my husband needs? This book solved that for me easily. The meals are satisfying and incorporate enough variety to keep me from getting bored. The recipes are very tasty and easy to prepare, even when time is short. I am now in the fourth week of the DASH and already I have watched my blood pressure begin decreasing steadily. Now that I know what I should be eating and how much of it, it's much easier for me to vary the menus if I choose to. It's one of the easiest diets I have ever found, and more than that, it's a good lifestyle of eating that I can stick to.
5.0 out of 5 stars DASHing for My Health, May 7, 2009
By Andrea Lee Carter (Chico, CA USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
While the book imparts important and valuable information regarding dietary steps we can take to lower blood pressure, what really sold me on this book was the menu plans that show portion sizes for different calories levels. This has always been a challenge for me because while I know what I'm supposed to taking in calorie-wise, how do I adjust a menu for what my husband needs? This book solved that for me easily. The meals are satisfying and incorporate enough variety to keep me from getting bored. The recipes are very tasty and easy to prepare, even when time is short. I am now in the fourth week of the DASH and already I have watched my blood pressure begin decreasing steadily. Now that I know what I should be eating and how much of it, it's much easier for me to vary the menus if I choose to. It's one of the easiest diets I have ever found, and more than that, it's a good lifestyle of eating that I can stick to.
DASH Diet Action Plan Works, February 22, 2009
The DASH Diet is sensible, healthy and effective. The book is easy to read, understand and follow and makes so much sense at a time when we need all the help we can to lose those excess pounds -- and without the help of diet drugs that cost a lot and don't really do anything for you. Stick with this plan and you'll reach your goals for sure and without spending a lot of bucks you don't have to waste.
Does what it promises and more, January 26, 2009
On the cover of this book, it promises "Proven to Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Without Medication", and that is indeed true. After just 2 weeks on the DASH diet, my blood pressure dropped by 30 points!
The provided charts are easy to follow and help you figure out your BMI (Body Mass Index) and how many maximum calories you should be taking in daily.
According to your customized calorie intake, it also provides recipes for 28 days of DASH menus which are easy and yet yummy and give you a great start to get used to the DASH diet.
The provided logs help you track your blood pressure, your exercise and your weight, which makes it personal, tailored towards your own needs.
It is furthermore chuck full of information to help you understand why the diet works, what you need to look out for, how to read food labels, other health concerns, explanations of fats, proteins and carbs, and much more.
I would definitely recommend it for anybody who is looking to lower their blood pressure. The best $20 I've ever spend for my health.
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DASH works, March 28,
2008
The book was clear, easy to follow and gave
additional sheets that you could use to track you eating goals. More
than anything else the plan worked for me. I had stage II
hypertension before then plan... now my blood presure is within
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Dash Diet Rocks, January 18, 2008
Very easy to follow book, easy read. The thing I love
best in the book is the sample diet plan that is easy to follow.
Before I started the dash diet my blood pressure was off the charts.
After several months on the diet it is normal. I credit this book
for that drop in blood pressure. I would recommend this book to
others that have high blood pressure and are looking for a diet that
works and is easy to follow. |
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The DASH Diet Action Plan, January 12, 2008
This book is very informative and is an easy read.
Includes great sounding recipes that you want to rush to make. |
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GREAT DIET, November 24, 2007
THIS WAS THE FIRST DIET THAT MADE ANY SENSE. THE MENUS & RECIPES
WITH THE NUTRIENT INFORMATION MADE IT VERY INFORMATIVE. |
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Brilliant ... and it really works, November
10, 2007
This has been amazing for me. I am on 5 drugs for my blood pressure
and even so it has crept up to dangerous levels. I started this diet
and followed it faithfully and within 2 weeks my BP had dropped
right down to a level which is lower than I have ever been in my
life. What's more, I have lost 5 pounds into the bargain without
really trying. Definitely worth buying. |
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made a difference, November 1, 2007
I am quite glad I bought this book. i have learn alot about
nutrition over the years, however, this book reiterates much
information, with some new ideas, and puts it all in order for you
to easily follow and focus on your diet. it's made my diet more
effective and easy. Can't say enough about it. |
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Just What I Needed!, October 9, 2007
This is SUCH a great aid if you are following the DASH diet. It
makes it so easy to make meals and stick to eating healthy foods.
Thank you Ms. Heller! |
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Our readers wrote to say . . .
- Let me
first tell you a little bit about our experience with the DASH diet.
In the few months that he's been on it, my husband has lost over 30
pounds and lowered his blood pressure. I've started more slowly as
I've been recovering from surgery, but have still lost 10 pounds. We
are very grateful for your book and this new eating lifestyle. Thank
you very much for the book. It has changed our lives.
- I LOVE YOUR BOOK, PERIOD!! It's SO MUCH better than the book I used to get me
on the diet originally. This diet is truly the best for me that I have EVER
BEEN ON. I have always eaten a lot of veggies and fruits so this was a
natural for me. Your book is so easy to read and has excellent suggestions
for purchasing the right kind of food -- rice for instance -- good recipes,
your Dash Kitchen, practical ideas for quick snacks and on and on.
- I think you have done a fantastic job with your book, "The Dash Diet Action
Plan".
I think it will benefit so many people, including myself. -- public health nurse
- Additional menus, recipes, and the bigger pictures details of maintaining
good health were terrific.
- make my mouth water. I am filling this out for my husband. Adopting the DASH eating plan radically changed his blood pressure.
After just two weeks on the plan, his blood pressure dropped to an
acceptable level and even enabled us to obtain life insurance for him at the
super preferred rate!
- The book has gotten me to try more exercises, eat different kinds of
foods, and be aware of my food intake.
- The book is packed with good info. (couldn't pick "just one" example).
- I believe that my family and I will be able to successfully change our
eating habits. This book makes it look easy and do-able.
- I just received the book this week and have just started reading it.
The format is much more user-friendly than the original DASH diet
book.
- I have heard so much 'buzz' about the Dash Diet that I hit the web and
stumbled onto your book. I was advised by a dietician about the book
by Thomas Moore. Right off the bat, his book seemed too complicated I
set it aside. Then I received your book and I was pleasantly surprised
at the content. It was easy reading, well laid out and had several
charts that made sense and would be helpful on the journey I am about
to embark upon. I love your book! I am sending the dietician your
book title as a recommended reading for anyone on the Dash plan. Thank
you for putting things out so clearly and plainly for the average joe
to understand. But don't get me wrong, it is not so mickey-mousish
that I feel stupid when reading it.
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