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Marla Heller Books

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Marla Heller, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant specializing in the DASH diet and heart-healthy eating. She has worked with the National Institutes of Health and has authored several bestselling books on nutrition and healthy living.

Known for: The DASH Diet Younger You: Sculpt Your Body, Sharpen Your Mind, and Renew Your Spirit, The Dash Diet Action Plan: Lower High Blood Pressure, Lose Weight, and Feel Great

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The Science and Origins of the DASH Diet: A Foundation for Renewal

The DASH Diet began as a research-backed solution to one of the most common health challenges of our time—high blood pressure. Developed by scientists supported by the National Institutes of Health, DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The idea was simple: instead of relying sole...

From The DASH Diet Younger You: Sculpt Your Body, Sharpen Your Mind, and Renew Your Spirit

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Understanding Aging: Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Hormonal Change

Most people think aging is inevitable decline, but science tells a different story. Much of what we consider “aging” comes from the internal environment—particularly inflammation and oxidative stress. Inflammation is your body’s natural defense system, but chronic low-level inflammation silently dam...

From The DASH Diet Younger You: Sculpt Your Body, Sharpen Your Mind, and Renew Your Spirit

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The Science Behind DASH: From Research to Everyday Life

The foundation of the DASH diet is rooted in science, not fad. In the 1990s, a group of researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health set out to examine the relationship between diet and hypertension. What they found changed how we view preventive health forever. By studying adults with...

From The Dash Diet Action Plan: Lower High Blood Pressure, Lose Weight, and Feel Great

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Transitioning to DASH: Building Habits That Last

Adopting the DASH way of eating doesn’t happen overnight—nor should it. In this book, I emphasize a gradual, compassionate transition that meets you where you are. The first step is awareness: take a clear look at your current eating habits. I guide you through keeping a simple food journal for a fe...

From The Dash Diet Action Plan: Lower High Blood Pressure, Lose Weight, and Feel Great

About Marla Heller

Marla Heller, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant specializing in the DASH diet and heart-healthy eating. She has worked with the National Institutes of Health and has authored several bestselling books on nutrition and healthy living.

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