These include the DASH diet, the Mediterranean diet and a vegetarian diet. The first DASH diet trial allowed 3,500 milligrams of sodium a day, which is about 1½ teaspoons of table salt, and showed benefits. After that, the guidelines are more general: Eat breakfast, eat fruits and vegetables, eat healthy fats, and move your body. ADThe DASH diet also is good for diabetes, Hensrud says, as long as overall calories are limited. She discovered the importance of exercising 30 minutes per day and limiting her intake of saturated fats.

Source: Washington Post October 19, 2019 12:00 UTC