DASH Diet: Eating well to control blood pressure

NORWAY – The DASH diet is a lifelong approach to healthy eating designed to help treat or prevent high blood pressure (hypertension). DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet encourages reducing sodium in your diet and eating a variety of foods rich in nutrients that help lower blood pressure. Stephens Memorial Hospital’s registered dietitian, Pat Watson, will conduct a class to help participants learn more about this eating plan while sampling delicious, low-sodium, heart-healthy recipes. DASH diet booklets and recipes will be provided.

This class will be held Thursday, Nov. 2, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Harper Conference Center in the Ripley Medical Office Building, 193 Main St. There is no cost for this program. To register, please visit: www.wmh.coursestorm.com. For more information please call 207-743-1562, ext. 6896.

Stephens Memorial Hospital is a Leapfrog 2016 Top Rural Hospital and is a member of MaineHealth.