The DASH Diet has been ranked the number one diet in America three years in a row because it includes so many health benefits along with great weight loss benefits. Plus, it is one of the easiest diets to follow. DASH Diet creator Martha Heller’s plan includes a two week jump start to help you shrink your waistline as you relearn to eat healthy foods that will keep you full and satisfied longer. Check out phase one of the DASH Diet below
- Step 1 Bulk up with vegetables: Eat unlimited servings of non-starchy vegetables like green beans, peppers, tomatoes, broccoli and sweet potatoes.
- Step 2 Satisfy your hunger: Eat protein-rich foods low in saturated fats like lean chicken or beef, nuts, beans and sunflower seeds.
- Step 3: Enjoy heart-healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, avocados and salmon.
- Step 4: Avoid sugars and starches – Heller explained to Dr. Oz it is important to remove these foods for the first two weeks so you can avoid the rises and crashes of your blood sugar. Foods to avoid include fruits, pastas and rice.
- Step 5 Drink caffeinated beverages only when eating meals or snacks because caffeine can cause your blood sugar to spike when you drink it without food.
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