Collective Diets for clinical purpose Part 1:- (DASH Diet and Mediterranean Diet)
DASH Diet:-
•The DASH diet is an eating pattern that reduces high blood pressure.
•It is not the
traditional low-salt diet. DASH uses foods high in the minerals calcium,
potassium, and magnesium, which, when combined, help lower blood pressure.
Diet Pattern:-
•It is also low in fat
and high in fiber, an eating style
recommended for everyone.
•The Healthy Eating
Pattern is the template for the DASH eating pattern, with inclusion of 1⁄2 to 1
serving of nuts, seeds, and legumes daily, limited fats and oils, and use of
non-fat or low-fat milk.
•The eating pattern is
reduced in saturate fat, total fat, cholesterol, and sweet and sugar-containing
beverages; and provides abundant servings of fruits and vegetables.
Preventions:-
•Although the DASH eating plan is naturally lower in salt
because of the emphasis on fruits and vegetables, all adults should still make
an effort to reduce packaged and processed foods and high-sodium snacks (such
as salted chips, pretzels, and crackers) and use less or no salt at the table.
•DASH can be an excellent way to lose weight. Because
weight loss can help lower blood pressure, it is often suggested.
•In addition to following DASH, try adding in daily
physical activity such as walking or other exercise. You may want to check with
your doctor first.
Guidelines:-
•Consume fiber-rich fruits,
vegetables and whole grains.
•Avoid consumption of
processed foods and snacks with high salt content (e.g. crackers, salted potato
chips, pretzels etc).
•Avoid the use of salt
at the table. Limit your salt intake to no more than 1 teaspoon per day.
•Consume foods low in
saturated fat, cholesterol, total fat and sugar.
•Include ½ to 1
serving of seeds, nuts and legumes daily.
•In addition to
following DASH diet, increase physical activity level that will help you in
losing weight as well as in keeping your blood pressure within the normal
range.
Mediterranean diet:-
•The heart-healthy Mediterranean diet is a healthy eating plan based on typical foods and recipes of Mediterranean-style cooking.
•The Mediterranean diet incorporates the basics of
healthy eating — plus a splash of flavorful olive oil and perhaps a glass of red wine — among other
components characterizing the traditional cooking style of countries bordering
the Mediterranean Sea.
•Most healthy diets include fruits, vegetables, fish and
whole grains, and limit unhealthy fats.
•Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of heart disease.
The diet has been associated with a lower level of oxidized low-density
lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol — the "bad" cholesterol that's more
likely to build up deposits in your arteries.
Key components of Mediterranean Diet:-
The Mediterranean
diet emphasizes:
•Eating primarily
plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and
nuts.
•Replacing butter with
healthy fats such as olive oil and canola oil
•Using herbs and
spices instead of salt to flavor foods
•Limiting red meat to
no more than a few times a month
•Eating fish and
poultry at least twice a week
•Enjoying meals with
family and friends
•Drinking red wine in
moderation (optional)
•Getting plenty of
exercise.
Food not Allowed:-
•Refined grains, such as white bread, white pasta, and
pizza dough containing white flour.
• Refined oils,
which include canola oil and soybean oil.
• Foods with
added sugars, such as pastries, sodas, and candies.
• Deli meats,
hot dogs, and other processed meats.
Food Allowed:-
• Eat: Vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes,
potatoes, whole grains, breads, herbs, spices, fish, seafood and extra virgin
olive oil.
• Eat in
moderation: Poultry, eggs, cheese and yogurt.
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