The DASH Diet or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension is an eating plan recommended by the US Department of Agriculture for all Americans. It is a diet with an increased intake of fruits, vegetables,whole grains and dairy foods low in fat. It’s basically rich in calcium, fiber, magnesium, potassiumand protein. This eating plan also includes better, healthier alternatives to the junk food that most people are fond of. Following this diet has been reported to lower blood pressure and the risk of strokeand heart diseases. The DASH diet paired with exercise is reported to also promote weight loss. A DASH-Sodium study was also carried out recently, and the DASH eating plan paired with a controlled, decreased intake of sodium, fortified the whole diet with better results in lowering blood pressure. In plain English, eating better will help you feel less like crap.