(Food-Beverage-News.Com, November 06, 2014 ) Oakland, CA -- The secret to losing weight and staying healthy may not be a secret after all. The D.A.S.H. Diet, which advocates heavily on adopting healthy eating habits, believes focusing on food that people have always been told to eat is key to keeping one fit and healthy. Finesseur, makers of contemporary kitchenware, says such diet brings individuals back to the fundamentals of nutrition.
D.A.S.H. Diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, promotes healthy eating patterns – a diet that should be rich in calcium, potassium, fiber and protein – to stabilize one's blood pressure. Besides fruits and vegetables, the diet stresses the consumption of whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean protein. It also teaches dieters to reduce salt intake and avoid foods that are high in calories and fats. Bottomline, D.A.S.H. brings individuals back to what they were taught to eat as kids, and leave behind those they've become accustomed to, like sweets and processed foods.
"As children, we've been told to eat more fruits and vegetables so we would grow healthier and stronger. Considering how basic this concept is, it's unfortunate that not all of us have made significant efforts to follow this through. It's no surprise that a diet like D.A.S.H. would surface to emphasize the importance of this simple nutritional concept, especially now that people are leaning more towards a healthy lifestyle to lose weight and keep illnesses at bay," says Finesseur spokesperson Allison Montgomery.
With its effectiveness in reducing weight and lowering the risk of acquiring serious diseases like hypertension and diabetes, D.A.S.H. has placed No. 1 in the U.S. News rankings for Best Overall Diet, Best Diabetes Diet, and Best Diet for Healthy Eating. It has also clinched the 3rd, 7th, and 11th spots in the Best Heart-Healthy Diets, Easiest Diets to Follow, and Best Weight-Loss Diets categories, respectively.
"D.A.S.H. continues to attract dieters around the globe, and with these accolades, there's no doubt that more people will be encouraged to try it out. To make it easier for individuals to if D.A.S.H. is the right diet for them, we want to walk them through the essentials of the diet," shares Montgomery.
Calorie-counting: The concept behind D.A.S.H.
D.A.S.H. emphasizes what an individual's calorie intake should be, based on his/her age and activity engagement, and the food sources they should consume to meet their calorie requirement. The diet also stresses reduced consumption of salt.
Montgomery believes accurately meeting one's calorie requirement is key to making D.A.S.H. effective. "If you're not an expert at calorie-counting, there's no way to know if you're meeting your required calorie intake. The secret to make D.A.S.H. a success is through precise measurement of the foods you need to consume to meet your calorie needs," she explains.
Individuals who stick to healthy foods and their required calories, combined with regular exercise, can easily reap the health benefits that D.A.S.H. provides. Studies have shown that D.A.S.H. offers remarkable weight-loss benefits and lowers a person's risk of having heart disease and stroke. As the diet contributes to effective weight loss, it is also associated with reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
To fully benefit from D.A.S.H., Montgomery advises individuals to consult with professional nutritionists so they'll know how they can best design their diet plan according to their needs. "The information we provided is just a rundown of the basics of the diet. D.A.S.H. can work more effectively with a plan that is specifically tailored to your lifestyle and health condition," concludes Montgomery.
About Finesseur
Finesseur brings fashion design, precise engineering, and top quality craftsmanship together in American kitchens. Finesseur believes kitchen tools should be not only functional, but also inspirational.
