83: DASH Diet for Two with Rosanne Rust, MS, RDN

<p>Today’s show is all about the <a href="https://amzn.to/3d527he" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DASH diet</a>, which stands for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.” It’s a diet filled with fruits, vegetables,  low-fat dairy and fiber and low in sodium and saturated fat. It’s how I love to eat, and it’s a healthy way of eating whether you have high blood pressure or not. My guest today is Rosanne Rust, MS, RDN, author of the new cookbook, DASH Diet for Two.</p> <p>Rosanne Rust is a dietitian, friend, and the author of <em>The DASH Diet for Two: 125 Heart-Healthy Recipes to Lower Your Blood Pressure Together.</em> Rosanne is an internationally recognized nutrition expert who has a passion for facts. She created her blog, <em>Chew the Facts</em>, to help consumers decipher nutritional facts from myths. She’s also the author of <em>DASH Diet for Dummies, Glycemic Index Cookbook for Dummies,</em> and <em>Calorie Counter Journal for Dummies.</em> In today’s show, we talk about Rosanne’s decision to become a dietitian, and why preventing and treating high blood pressure through a healthy lifestyle is near and dear to Rosanne’s heart. You’ll also get some great recipes, including Noodles with Mushrooms and Cabbage and Grilled Shrimp Stuffed Poppers, an appetizer that will blow your mind.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The scoop on Rosanne and her story</li> <li>How Rosanne’s blog and website, Chew the Facts, give the facts to combat the misinformation about nutrition</li> <li>Rosanne’s path to becoming a dietitian after battling food intolerances and digestive issues for years</li> <li>Rosanne’s book about the DASH diet</li> <li>Why high blood pressure is more common than you think, with nearly ½ of all US adults having it and 1 in 3 of the world’s population</li> <li>How high blood pressure is often misdiagnosed, even though it contributes to millions of deaths each year</li> <li>How certain populations are affected by high blood pressu