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Dairy Foods and Heart Health

A trio of minerals found in dairy foods – calcium, potassium, and magnesium –may play an important role in maintaining healthy blood pressure. And, research shows the low-fat Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan – supported by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, and the American Heart Association – may help manage blood pressure.

*DASH may not be appropriate for a low sodium diet.


Dairy Council Digest


Fact Sheets

DASH Advertorial (Adult)
Dairy's Role in Managing Blood Pressure
DASH Nutrition (American Dietetic Association)
5 Days of DASH
Daily DASH Diary Brochure

Links: Supporting Science

DASH Health Education Kit

This kit contains important information on the role of dairy foods and their nutrients in promoting the benefits of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan.

Dairy Council Digest Archives

Each Dairy Council Digest provides an in-depth review of a certain area of dairy-related research. Access our archives to explore past issues.

Handbook of Dairy Foods

The Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition, Third Edition is a comprehensive reference to help answer your questions about dairy nutrition and improve your dairy IQ.