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The heart-healthy DASH diet works, but isn’t popular. Here’s why — and how to make it easier to follow.

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Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, but less than 25% of them have it under control.

The DASH diet offers an effective way to help lower blood pressure and improve heart health.

Experts say there are several reasons why it's not widely adopted.

The American Heart Association reports that over 70% of sodium Americans consume comes from packaged and prepared foods.

Choose snacks and foods with less than 140 mg of sodium per serving.

Opting for these low-sodium options can help you avoid going overboard on your daily sodium intake.

Choose one day a week to swap out animal-based proteins for plant-based options.