The Everyday DASH Diet Cookbook: Over 150 Fresh and Delicious Recipes to Speed Weight Loss, Lower Blood Pressure, and Prevent Diabetes (A DASH Diet Book) Kindle Edition

If you are on the DASH diet you may enjoy a little more variety. If you are trying to stick with a low-salt diet this book is also very helpful. There are quite a few recipes for no salt seasonings. Some of the recipes call for no-salt items that may be easier to order online than find in a local grocery store. I've never seen low-salt ketchup at my local stores.You can tell these recipes were written by a professional who has written other cookbooks. The expertise shows and is refreshing in a world of quickly produced cookbooks. This one has heart. I like that there are instructions for difficult things like how to peel a mango or roast red bell peppers.For this cookbook you will need a few things like a pump sprayer to minimize oil usage to keep the calories down to a manageable level. The granola recipe I tried was delicious all while helping me cut fat and sugar. The granola is then used in the Easy Pear Crisp recipe which was delicious with a little vanilla ice cream. I find I have to buy the pears a little under ripe and let them soften and ripen at home. Once cooked the sweet soft warm pears melt into the ice cream as the crisp oats give texture.I've also been enjoying making the gingered green tea, however I use slices of candied ginger which are more convenient to use. The recipe calls for unpeeled fresh ginger and that is probably stronger. Still it is fun to eat the candied ginger when the tea is finished.There is not a picture for each recipe but there are some beautiful pictures in the middle of the book to inspire you.Some of the recipes I'm looking forward to trying include:Curry-Rubbed Sirloin with Peanut Dipping SauceFish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro SlawCreamed Spinach with MushroomsTo be honest there are so many great sounding recipes it is difficult to make a decision on what to make next. I can see myself cooking from this cookbook years into the future. I will definitely make the granola and the pear crisp again soon.The nutritional analysis also provides the amount of calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, cholesterol, sodium and potassium for each recipe.The only thing I do have to say is however that the author may be a bit behind the times in regards to the use of coconut oil. She still thinks coconut oil is bad for you which isn't the case anymore.So with this cookbook you won't run out of ideas for delicious things to cook anytime soon. You can also adapt recipes fairly easily as I did when making the Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup. I will only admit that I used a little more stock than just water. I make my own stock with a teaspoon of chicken base and one cup water. It saves time not to have to make a homemade stock. I also used two cans of tomatoes instead of just one. I'm happy to say I now have some frozen soup for spontaneous dinners. One of the great things about this book is that there are lots of soup recipes for winter.One of the best tips in this book is how to store basil. No wonders my basil always turns black in the refrigerator. I had no idea I was not storing it properly.So I'm very happy with this cookbook and think you will find it creative and fun. Enjoy! :)~The Rebecca Review

My husband needed to lower his blood pressure for the upcoming surgery so the doctor suggested Dash diet. I bought this book with low hopes thinking that the food was going to be bland but I was so wrong. Not only do we enjoy the food but the husband's blood pressure is back to normal in a week.The instructions are easy to follow, and the ingredients are simple and easy to find in any grocery store. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is not big on cooking but wants to eat yummy and healthy food.

The recipes I have tried have all tasted great. However, they do take a lot of time to put together.

Excellent cookbook with easy and very tasty recipes. I bought this to eat healthier and hopefully lose weight. After 3 weeks of following the book and NO cheating, I not only had healthier readings at my annual physical, I also lost 10 pounds!

This book has the ability to change countless lives. Eating more fruits, veggies and whole grains can only improve anyone's life, particularly those of us who rely on restaurants, take out, and yes our beloved Costco pre-made foods, to feed our overworked, tired, too sedentary bodies. This diet can teach you how to enjoy food that tastes like nature intended it to taste, minus the fat, sugar and especially SODIUM that we love and crave so much. I only gave this cookbook a 3 Star rating because of two things. First, the portions are too small. Yes, I know that nutritionists want us to eat tiny meals upteen times per day, drink only water and never drink more than 4 oz per wine a day. HA! Let them try to live with my husband on that plan for a week! I'd rather not!! So...why not keep portions large enough to satisfy large, hungry people and yet fill those plates with more veggies, fruits and lean meats. This diet claims to do this, but the actual portions given in the recipes are very small, even in the veggie dept. The second reason this book is not a winner in my opinion is because the title is misleading. I wouldn't use these recipes "Everyday," as they are too complicated and time consuming for daily use. I will keep the book, as it certainly has some recipes worth making but it isn't one I would grab for a quick dinner after a long day. The American Heart Association Cookbook would be a much better choice, the newer one not one of the older ones, as the recipes in the older ones tended to be bland and boring. Also, going back in time, it is well worth giving space on your cookbook shelf to Jane Brody's Good Food Book. I'm not sure it's in print but get it if you can! She believed in large, filling portions but small amounts of meat, fat and sodium. I've replaced my original cookbook several times because the original books were bound poorly and always fell apart. I keep a rubber band around the one I have now. I'd love to see it reissued in a hardback, or binder type book, like the Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.I still believe that the DASH Diet is a good diet to live by. I've been following its guidelines for a month now and my high blood pressure is slowing inching its way back down. I've lost five pounds and definitely feel better than I have in a long time. In the 80's and 90's I was much more careful about what I fed my family as I wanted my kids to learn healthy habits. This way of eating also helped my husband and myself. My blood pressure was always low, my cholesterol in good check and my weight was never an issue. As my kids grew up we could afford to eat out more, and for time sake began to use too many convenience foods. I'm getting back to my old way of cooking, and we are both benefiting from it. My advice, use this book as a learning tool, not the main cookbook in your kitchen.

Lots of options for meals. Good go to.

I use this book daily. Recipes are detailed and easy to follow. The book is divided into sections, breakfast, lunch, dinners, sides, desserts, etc. This makes it easy to make up my mealplans. Nutritional considerations in every recipe. Easy type face to read and modern layout. This book lives on my kitchen worktop along with my meal plan jotter! Fantastic book!

It is hard to find DASH recipes online! this cookbook is great! I bought one for my mother and I'm using it as well and I find the variety of recipes is great! It would be a little bit more helpful if it includes images of every recipe, but instructions are pretty clear.

Perfect item and value

A comprehensive cookbook with some lovely recipes that I am looking forward to working my way through. Easy to follow and readily available ingredients. I am pleased with my purchase and would buy again.