The DASH diet is an acronym that stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This diet, which is supported by the dietary guidelines and meets nutrient requirements by the Institute of Medicine, was created by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in an effort to lower blood pressure levels.

As LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport assistant professor of internal medicine Dr. Paari Dominic said, a healthy blood pressure is important because all bodily systems are connected through arteries.