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I tried the heart-healthy DASH diet for a week. I had more energy and felt less anxious in the morning.

Kim SchewitzJan 12, 2024, 17:23 IST

Kim Schewitz enjoyed salads and spaghetti on the DASH diet.Kim Schewitz

I followed the heart-healthy DASH diet, designed to lower high blood pressure, for a week.
The low-salt diet focuses on unprocessed, whole foods, and limits red meat and high-fat foods.

Breakfast was light enough for me to eat first thing

I was worried eating breakfast every morning would be tough but it actually turned out to be the best part.Kim Schewitz

Lunch was easier at home than in the office

My at home lunch of avocado toast with a fried egg (left). The salad I bought for lunch (right).Kim Schewitz

Buying food out meant I couldn't control how much salt I was eating

One night I went to a Turkish restaurant with a friend (the fries were not mine!).Kim Schewitz

Avoiding processed snacks was a little tricky

My nutritious but boring snacks.Kim Schewitz

My social life got in the way a little

Ok yes I did have a pizza when I was out with friends on Saturday night.Kim Schewitz

I didn't measure or count my serving sizes

Cannellini beans with roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, and brown rice.Kim Schewitz

I had more energy throughout the day and avoided sugar crashes

I was proud of myself for making healthier choices throughout the week.Kim Schewitz

I exercised before work every day for a week. It left me feeling both more exhausted and more productive.