A number of dietary approaches have been shown to lower blood pressure and improve heart and blood vessel health. While the details may vary from one approach to the next, all focus on consuming primarily whole, minimally processed foods.
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Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD
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Dean Ornish, MD
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THE SPECTRUM
A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health
Dean Ornish, MD
Ballantine Books
New York, 2008
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Go to the “Healthy Lifestyle: Nutrition and healthy eating” page and click on “In depth” to read articles about the DASH diet, the Mediterranean diet, and vegetarian eating.
