
The DASH Diet: Boosted Energy, Reduced Anxiety
The author tried the heart-healthy DASH diet for a week, focusing on unprocessed, whole foods and limiting salt and high-fat foods. Despite being a beginner in nutrition, they found that sticking to DASH-approved breakfasts, such as Greek yogurt with low-sugar granola and blueberries, gave them more energy and helped reduce morning anxiety. Lunch was easier to manage at home than in the office.