Recent Amazon reviews:

DASHing for My Health, May 7, 2009

By	Andrea Lee Carter (Chico, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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.

By	Margaret Vangorp "Margie" (Houghton Lake MI USA) - See all my reviews

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

By	Sandi in Albuquerque - See all my reviews

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!

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.

	DASH works, March 28, 2008 By  Edward Hartman "Murse" (Reno, NV) - See all my reviews    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 normal limits. I can't give a better review than that.
	Dash Diet Rocks, January 18, 2008 By  B1Gthinkr (Michigan USA) - See all my reviews 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.
	The DASH Diet Action Plan, January 12, 2008 By  Lisa M. Monroe "bookomama" (Fort Worth, TX USA) - See all my reviews    This book is very informative and is an easy read. Includes great sounding recipes that you want to rush to make.
	GREAT DIET, November 24, 2007 By  Donna E. Gunning (BRONX, NY) - See all my reviews    THIS WAS THE FIRST DIET THAT MADE ANY SENSE. THE MENUS & RECIPES WITH THE NUTRIENT INFORMATION MADE IT VERY INFORMATIVE.

Brilliant ... and it really works, November 10, 2007 By  By High Barn Books "Stella" (Lancaster UK) - See all my reviews    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.

	made a difference, November 1, 2007 By  Pavie24 "Pavie" (RI, USA) - See all my reviews 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.

Just What I Needed!, October 9, 2007 By  L. Strange "Domestic Goddess" (FL USA) - See all my reviews    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!

Our readers wrote to say . . .

• I definitely think you did a great job. -- public health nurse
  
  
• 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.
  
  
  
• The menus 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.