


Whipped Cottage Cheese Avocado Dip – This easy snack takes only a few minutes to whip up.Add some garbanzo beans or a sprinkle of sunflower seeds for one of the 4-5 weekly servings of nuts/seeds/legumes. Mason Jar Chef Salad With Creamy Avocado Dressing – This salad is vegetable-heavy and protein-rich, the perfect mid-day meal.Follow this ingredient list or get creative and make your own by choosing something from every food group. On-The-Go Meal Box – This MyPlate meal in a box is perfect for the office lunch or the picnic at the park.Go Green Smoothie – Do you find it tough to get the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables daily? It’s easy to enjoy a variety of fruits and vegetables in this one simple green smoothie!.Packed with whole grains, milk and dried fruit, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Overnight Oatmeal Trio – Start the day off right with this grab-and-go breakfast.I’ve rounded up some of our favorite nutritious (and delicious) recipes that follow the DASH principles – and I’ve got a feeling the whole family will enjoy them! *Recommendations based on a 2,000-calorie diet Aim for 4-5 servings of nuts, seeds and legumes weekly.Choose lean meat, fish or poultry – 6 ounces or less daily.Make half of your grains whole – 6-8 ounces of grains daily.Vary your vegetables – 4-5 servings daily.Choose a variety of fruits – 4-5 servings daily.

Aim for 2-3 servings of dairy foods daily – milk, cheese or yogurt.Start with small changes and follow these guiding principles:* News & World Report, DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a flexible, balanced eating plan that’s great for everyone – especially if you’re concerned about heart health.įollowing the DASH eating plan doesn’t have to be difficult. An eight-time “Best Diet Overall” in U.S.
