Clinical studies 1,2 supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) as part of the National Institutes of Health, have shown that the DASH eating plan significantly reduces blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
The DASH eating plan follows heart healthy guidelines to limit saturated fat and cholesterol. It focuses on increasing intake of foods rich in nutrients that are expected to lower blood pressure, mainly minerals (like potassium, calcium, and magnesium), protein, and fiber. The plan includes nutrient-rich foods so that it meets nutrient requirements as recommended by the Institute of Medicine. Sodium levels for the eating plan are at either 2,300 milligrams or 1,500 milligrams per day. DASH emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products and also includes whole grain products, fish, poultry, and nuts.3
We’ve created DASH menu plans for you to try, at 1,600 or 2,000 calorie levels. Both calorie levels are also available with the sodium at either 1,500 milligrams or 2,300 milligrams per day. These delicious menus follow the DASH eating plan and include several of your favorite Campbell’s products and some of our new lower sodium soups.
Individual results will vary. Please see your physician before starting any diet.
1,600 calories at 2,300 mg of sodium
1,600 calories at 1,500 mg of sodium
2,000 calories at 2,300 mg of sodium
2,000 calories at 1,500 mg of sodium
1Appel, L.J., et al, “A clinical trial of the effects of dietary patterns on blood pressure,” The New England Journal of Medicine. Vol 336, 1997, 1117-24.
2Sacks, F.M., et al, “Effects on blood pressure of reduced dietary sodium and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet,” The New England Journal of Medicine. Vol 344, 2001, 3-10.
3U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. “Your guide to lowering your blood pressure with DASH.” NIH Publication No. 06-4082. Revised April 2006.