Mouthwatering recipes for the diet ranked number one in terms of weight loss, nutrition, and prevention of diabetes and heart disease Originally developed by the National Institutes of Health and released without the marketing hoopla behind other diets, the DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) diet's amazing effectiveness has led to huge popularity. Now this book offers the plan's followers a wonderful collection of easy-to-make, delectable recipes that make it a snap to cook DASH-compliant dishes for every meal -- and even dessert! Focusing on fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and disease-fighting antioxidants, these DASH recipes are full of flavor and satisfy those hunger pangs. There is no feeling deprived with delectable apple salad, turkey meatloaf, or spicy roasted fish with sauteed vegetables. A panel of 22 top health and nutritional experts surveyed by U.S. News and World Report ranked the DASH diet highest overall of the 20 best-known diets for weight loss, user-friendliness, nutritional completeness, safety, and ability to prevent or manage diabetes and heart disease. Now with over 100 recipes, both adherents and newcomers have the ultimate DASH cookbook.