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Indications for DASH diet-2

Patient was educated on indications DASH diet as follows: Atherosclerosis: Individuals with abnormally high blood lipid levels can present with fatty deposits in the blood vessels, which can contribute to increased risk for atherosclerosis & hypertension. The fatty deposits in the blood vessels can also obstruct free flow of blood along the blood vessels, which can compromise delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the vital organs. DASH diet recommendation with reduced intake of unhealthy fats [...]

Indications for DASH diet-1

Patient was educated on indications DASH diet as follows: Hypertension Sodium has the tendency to hold and retain fluid in the body, thus increasing the blood volume. Increased blood volume will exert more pressure on the blood vessels and contribute to elevated blood pressure. Increased consumption of unhealthy fats can increase risk for fatty deposits in the blood vessels, obstruct free flow of blood along the blood vessels, and contribute to increased risk for atherosclerosis [...]

DASH Diet

Patient was educated on DASH diet as follows: DASH diet stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This essentially deals with observing strict moderation with intake of all the dietary sources at risk to enhance the blood pressure, such as, sodium/salt and cholesterol/fats. DASH diet plan deals with promotion of intake of all the dietary sources that potentially are known to improve blood pressure control, such as, low fat and reduced salt foods. Sodium has [...]

Vegan Sources of Protein

Patient/caregiver was educated on vegan sources of protein as follows: Vegetable/vegan sources for protein are not dense in protein content as animal and dairy sources. Yet, they still contain decent amounts of protein for vegans to consider. Rich vegetable/vegan sources for protein include beans, such as, baked beans, kidney beans, lima beans, pinto beans, fava beans, and garbanzo beans. Lentils such as, red, green, yellow, and brown lentils also are considered rich vegetable/vegan protein sources. [...]

Sources of Protein

Patient/caregiver was educated on sources of protein as follows: Protein is abundantly present in meat and meat products and available in comparatively low quantities in vegetable and plant sources. Animal sources for rich protein include red meat such as, beef, pork, lamb, and organ meats, such as, liver, brain, kidney. Turkey meat, chicken meat, & processed meats like sausage, bacon, ham, jerky, and salami are also considered rich sources for proteins. Animal and dairy products [...]