This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to follow the DASH diet and remain healthy for life. The DASH diet was invented by the National Institute of Health through a series of studies from 1993 to 1997. "DASH" stands for "Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension." The US Department of Agriculture recommends the DASH diet as an excellent diet choice for any individual who is suffering hypertension or high blood pressure and as an ideal eating plan for people of all ages to lose weight, lower blood pressure and remain healthy. Each year, the US News and World Report judge 28 different diets based on 7 different factors, including short-term weight loss, long-term weight loss, nutrition and safety.