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According to The American Heart Association, there's a good chance you or someone you know is affected by high blood pressure. In fact, an estimated 65 million Americans have high blood pressure and an additional 59 million are classified as "pre-hypertensive," putting them at high risk for developing the disease.

As a major risk factor for stroke, heart attack, and heart failure, high blood pressure has become one of the nation's biggest public health threats. Fortunately, a very effective tool in reducing of blood pressure can be formed from foods right in your refrigerator: the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension).

Consider this ...

The DASH diet encourages an increase in fruits and vegetables to 8-10 servings per
day and milk group foods to 3 servings per day.
The DASH diet has been shown, in as few as two weeks, to lower blood pressure...often as much as some medications.
The DASH diet is supported by: The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, The American Heart Association, The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and form the basis for USDA's MyPyramid.