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What foods are included in the DASH diet?

The DASH diet includes all the healthy food groups like whole grains, fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, lean meat, fish and poultry, eggs and seafood. Registered dietitian Marla Heller describes all the food you can eat on the DASH diet.


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