Table 1.
The rules of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet [117].
| The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietary Product | The Frequency of Consumption | Indicated | Contraindicated |
| Cereal products | 6–8/day | whole grain | refined |
| Vegetables | 4–5/day | all | - |
| Fruits | 4–5/day | all | - |
| Protein | 6 or less/day | fatty saltwater fish, lean meat, seeds of leguminous plants | fatty, red meat |
| Nuts and seeds | 4–5/week | all | - |
| Fats | 2–3/day | vegetable oils rich in unsaturated fatty acids | animal fat, coconut oil, palm oil |
| Dairy products | 2–3/day | low-fat or fat-free | full-fat |
| Drinks | several times a day | unspecified | drinks containing simple carbohydrates |
| Other | |||
| Sweets, confectionery products | 5 or less/week | - | - |
| Sodium | Max. 2300 mg/day | - | - |