Sample DASH Menu

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The diet looks well rounded, but in this sample, I do not understand why they use unsalted tub margarine. Doesn't it contain trans fats, albeit in smaller amounts than regular margarine? Also, couldn't one use olive oil rather than canola oil to saute the green beans? It's also good for you and has considerably more flavor.

sharpmama of CA 10:05AM May 26, 2012

looks like what i need to follow

mr.a j trimark 8:49PM January 09, 2012

Is there a version of the DASH diet that would be helpful for persons with taste buds that grew up on East Asian/Southeast Asian flavors?

Asian-Pacific Islander of PA 3:50PM January 04, 2012

I too am a little leery of the high carb content in this diet. Low fat on a package means added sugar; not a good choice for diabetics for sure.
And hasn't the margarine over butter myth been debunked? I think sweet butter is a better alternative to hydrolyzed oil spread (yuck). Simply taking processed foods out of the equation can make a huge difference but if you come from a bloodline like mean it doesn't make that much of a dent; I haven't eaten a mammal in over 30 years but was diagnosed hypertensive at the age of 46!!

Andrea of FL 4:00PM November 04, 2011

As a diabetic this sample menu has way too many carbs for me. Particularly in the morning. My BG would go up too much if I had the breakfast suggeted here.

Linda of KS 4:42PM November 03, 2011