Detroit the DASH Diet is Healthy. Doctor Explains

Heart Health

Dr. Shelandra Bell, DO says this: "If you live in Wayne County, you need to know that you can improve your cholesterol by changing the way you eat. It can be that simple!"

In the news: Detroit, research continues to show that people of all races can improve their heart health by eating the DASH Diet.

Doctor's Insight about the DASH Diet and Heart Health

The key point to know is that people on the DASH Diet had better heart outcomes. Also of note, the DASH diet provided additional health benefits for women and Black adults when the data was compared to the Western diet. This is a good thing!

Looking to improve your heart health?

The big picture: Two types of heart-friendly diets that have a lot of scientific evidence behind them are the Mediterranean diet & the DASH diet.

Next Steps: "If you're having a hard time deciding how you should be eating to protect your heart, ask your doctor to see a certified nutritionist. The good news here is that most insurances cover this type of service. So, you won't have to pay much for it!" Dr. Shelandra Bell, Family Medicine.

Did you know that 29% of people in Wayne County get almost no physical activity in a day?

What they're saying:

"In conclusion, compared with a typical American diet, the DASH and F/V diets reduced 10-year ASCVD risk scores by about 10% over 8 weeks. These findings are informative for counseling patients on both choices of diet and expectations for 10-year ASCVD risk reduction." (Primary Source)

Source:

The American Journal of Cardiology published an article: Effects of Diet on 10-Year Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk (from the DASH Trial) (Read it Here)

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