The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the United States has published a recommended diet for controlling blood pressure. It is known as the DASH diet. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The key aspects of the diet are:

*** limiting salt and sodium intake (1500 mg salt per day)

*** promoting the use of calcium, magnesium and potassium

*** an emphasis on whole grains, fruits and vegetables

The following DASH diet is based 2000 kcal per day