Studies have shown that the DASH Diet has many healthy benefits and one is a reduction in blood pressure. If you've ever experienced high blood pressure (hypertension), then you know it can be debilitating. Apparently, most people don't have any symptoms. Not so with Robertina Whelans. She woke up one day with a terrible headache and it lasted for days. She also noticed that she had swelling in my lower legs and feet. Her blood pressure, while usually normal or even low, had sky-rocketed.

A quick trip to the doctor and a prescription soon had her blood pressure under control. She learned that high blood pressure could lead to more severe problems like heart disease and even kidney disease. She soon discovered the DASH Diet.

She adopted the principles of the DASH Diet and changed her eating habits. Her blood pressure dropped and her need for the medicine decreased. Soon her doctor had her off the the daily blood pressure pills. She also lost weight. Now, in a series of DASH Diet cookbooks, Whelans happily shares DASH Diet recipes with others. Be sure and check out her complete collection of DASH Diet cookbooks.