Incorporate Delicious, Lean Protein to Your DASH Diet
Learn about StarKist’s® protein-packed portfolio that includes some tasty tuna, chicken and salmon options.
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is based on lean protein, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts and seeds. It is moderate to low in sodium and saturated and trans fats and emphasizes regular exercise. The research behind this diet, as well as variations of it, have shown that people who follow it have lower blood pressure, reduced weight and reduced risk of heart disease.
Fish is a lean protein that is encouraged in the DASH diet. StarKist® Chunk Light Tuna, Albacore White Tuna and Wild Pink Salmon, as well as StarKist E.V.O.O.® Tuna, Salmon and Sardine products, are all excellent choices to incorporate into quick and easy, DASH-friendly recipes.
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This information is provided as general information only and should not be used in place of medical advice. Talk with your health care provider before starting any diet or specialized eating plan.
FAQs: Want to know more about the DASH diet? Check out our FAQs below!
The DASH diet is an eating and lifestyle plan that is based on a diet rich in fruit, nuts and vegetables, lean protein — including chicken and seafood — and low-fat dairy products. There are variations of the diet, with some having lower sodium intake than others. The emphasis of the DASH diet is to assist with blood pressure management and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Meal-prepping is the key to being successful on any eating plan and will really help you if you are following the DASH diet. Here are a few tips to help you manage meal-prepping:
- Plan your meals and shopping list ahead of time so you will always have what you need on hand.
- Keep bagged salads and cut up fruit and veggies in your fridge ready to go.
- Grill some lean proteins for the week, or just stock up on StarKist pouches of tuna, salmon and chicken.
- Keep a variety of fresh, frozen and canned (low-sugar and low-sodium) fruits, vegetables and beans available for easy meal-prep.
- Cook whole grains — like barley, farro and brown rice — ahead to add to soups, salads and vegetables for lunch or dinner.
For even more meal-prep ideas, take a look at this DASH Eating Plan.
Of course not! Fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy foods and tuna, salmon and chicken pouches all make great snacks.
Try our Ginger Sesame Cucumber Swirls or Jalapeño Tuna Avocado Toast, which are easy snacking options within the DASH diet plan.
We sure do! Apart from those delicious recipes featured in the above gallery, here are some of our favorites that work well if you are following a DASH diet:
- Black Bean and Pepper Tuna Salad
- Lemon Chicken Orzo
- Mediterranean Salmon Patties
- Mango Chipotle Salmon Spinach Salad
- Red Curry Tuna Power Salad
Note: Other recipes can be modified to use reduced-fat or fat-free cheese.
Eating well when on the go can be a challenge, no matter what eating plan you follow! The DASH diet includes flavorful foods that can be prepared ahead and taken on the go. Pack a salad for lunch, and just add a pouch of our Chunk Light Tuna or Albacore White Tuna for a delicious lunch or portable snack. Keep a pouch of StarKist E.V.O.O.® Tuna or Salmon or Tuna or Salmon Creations® in your desk drawer or pantry, and pair it with cut-up vegetables or make a quick lettuce wrap for an afternoon pick-me-up. Simply tear and pair!
DASH diet-friendly StarKist E.V.O.O.® and StarKist Selects® products:
- Pouches
- Cans
- StarKist E.V.O.O.® Solid Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- StarKist E.V.O.O.® Solid Yellowfin Tuna with Roasted Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- StarKist E.V.O.O.® Solid Yellowfin Tuna with Lemon Dill and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- StarKist E.V.O.O.® Solid White Albacore Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- StarKist E.V.O.O.® Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- StarKist Selects® Solid Yellowfin Tuna in Water
- StarKist Selects® Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water
- StarKist Selects® No Salt Added Chunk White Albacore Tuna in Water
DASH diet-friendly StarKist Creations® Pouch products:
- StarKist® Chicken Creations® Zesty Lemon Pepper
- StarKist® Salmon Creations® Lemon Dill
- StarKist® Salmon Creations® Mango Chipotle
- StarKist Tuna Creations® Honey BBQ
- StarKist Tuna Creations® Lemon Pepper
- StarKist Tuna Creations® Sweet & Spicy
- StarKist Tuna Creations® BOLD Jalapeño
- StarKist Tuna Creations® BOLD Red Curry with Coconut
- StarKist Tuna Creations® BOLD Spicy Korean Style with Gochujang
- StarKist Tuna Creations® BOLD Thai Chili
Other DASH diet-friendly StarKist® products:
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- Cans:
