Books and Articles by Cynthia Kleckner

Hypertension can be serious when not treated properly, but for most people it’s a very manageable condition. The best way to manage hypertension is by setting long-term goals rather than focusing on nonexistent quick fixes. In this article, we share the 10 best lifestyle changes you can make to create optimal health and lower your blood pressure.

One way to get dinner on the table without breaking a sweat is to make a one-dish meal. Every ingredient goes into one pan or oven dish. You can create your own one-dish meals—like this DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet) recipe for Caribbean Chicken in a foil pouch—with a little imagination and whatever ingredients you have on hand.

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. This article shares ten simple tips to get you eating the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet) way without depleting your bank account. © Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com Plan meals and snacks for the week Decide which recipes to make based on your pantry and freezer staples.

Many people are accustomed to having a sweet treat sometime during the day, and often it’s a dessert at the end of a meal. A meal plan that offers more variety will make it easier to include the key DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) nutrients. The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet) allows two to five servings of fats and sweets, depending on a person’s calorie requirements.