Meals Matter
Meals Matter
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The Meals Matter Blog offers advice and tips on using a positive and realistic approach for meal planning, healthy eating, feeding families and fitness. Posts are written by registered dietitians, staff and guest bloggers of the Dairy Council of California.
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For more than a decade, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan -- or the high blood pressure diet – has been a model of healthy eating. Studies show that following the DASH pattern, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and minimizes saturated fat and sodium, is effective in treating mild hypertension. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans released this past January cited the DASH pattern as a healthy eating plan for all adults, not just those with high blood pressure.
The great news about DASH is that a wide variety of foods and flavors fit the pattern, so you can keep your heart healthy without losing flavor. This week’s recipes come from our free DASH cookbook and many of the other user-contributed recipes on our website.
For healthy hearts and happy stomachs, start with a family meal of Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms, Boston Lettuce Salad and Honey Baked Bananas. Other recipes to enjoy throughout the week include Turkey Divan with Broccoli, Strawberry Breakfast Sandwiches, Bow Tie Chicken Supper and Winter Squash Soup.
Register free at MealsMatter.org to add these and other recipes to your meal plan and shopping list. Be sure to follow @MealsMatter on Twitter for more healthy eating ideas, recipes and meal planning tips. For more information on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, visit http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/DietaryGuidelines.htm.
“Family Meals Matter” features recipes selected by registered dietitians from the thousands of user-contributed recipes available at our free online nutrition and meal-planning website, Meals Matter, sponsored by Dairy Council of California. Healthy Eating Made Easier™
Photo Caption: Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms, EatingWell