Finding a Dash Diet Phase One Dessert recipe can be difficult , but here is a couple that may satisfy your curiosity. The DASH Diet has many dessert recipes that are tasty
and nutritious and one of my favorite super seeds is Chia Seeds, they are an
energy booster and are full of the healthy omega 3 fatty acids, carbohydrates,
protein, fiber and calcium.
Pomegranate
and Chia Seed Pudding
Here is another
version with the intensity of the super seeds- both Pomegranates and Chia seed
with this thick, vanilla and cinnamon laced chia pudding mixed
with sweet pomegranate seeds that surprise you with every bite.
Pomegranates are loaded with nutrients – fiber, protein
vitamin A and C, folate and Potassium.
They are very sweet so they have a
natural sweetness to them.
Pomegranates contains unique substances called punicalagins
and punicic acid, these have anti inflammatory properties which help reduce the
risk of chronic inflammation, heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s.
Ingredients:
6 tablespoons of
chia seeds
2 cups of milk (dairy milk or almond milk)
4 teaspoons of honey
2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1 cup of fresh pomegranate seeds
Directions:
1) In a large bowl, mix chia seeds, milk, honey,
vanilla extract and ground cinnamon together. (Make sure to mix the chia seeds
thoroughly so you don’t end up with chunky chia pudding.)
2) Let the mixture chill in the fridge overnight in the refrigerator
3) Divide chia puddings into two portions and serve topped with fresh
pomegranate seeds
Mango
and Coconut Chia Seed Parfait
Another one of my favorite fruits is mangoes, it is low
in fat, cholesterol free and has loads of vitamin A and C, plus it tastes
great. So when they are in season I make this treat for dessert.
Ingredients:
1
14-oz. can coconut milk
6
tbsp chia seeds
5
tbsp shredded coconut
2-3
tbsp agave syrup
1
teaspoon vanilla extract
fresh
mango, diced and chilled
Directions:
In
a bowl, combine the coconut milk, chia seeds, shredded coconut, agave syrup
and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
Let
the mixture sit for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
Mix
once more, cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (for best results,
refrigerate overnight).
Remove
the bowl with the pudding from the fridge about 15 minutes prior to
serving.
Layer
some pudding into the bottom each of 2 or 3 serving glasses. Layer some
diced fresh mango on top of the pudding layer. Alternate layers of chia
pudding and freshly diced mango until glasses are filled to the top,
ending with freshly diced mango.
DASH is not
a fad diet, but it has been revealed as the 2nd best diet in 2024 but a healthy eating plan that supports long-term lifestyle
changes. It is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and zero trans fat. Recently been announced as the No.2 Healthy Living Diet for 2024 It
emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods, and includes whole
grains, poultry, fish, lean meats, beans, and nuts. It is rich in potassium,
calcium, and magnesium, as well as protein and fiber. DASH does ask for a
reduction in high fat red meat, sweets, and sugary beverages.
One of the easiest
meals you can make this healthy slow cooker Coconut & Vegetable Quinoa Curry
is full of flavor. Just toss everything into the slow cooker and your nearly
done done. Slow cookers are wonderful, throw all your ingredients into a pot,
set and viola in a few hours you have this magnificent tasting meal and if you
made plenty enough for leftovers the next day.
Ingredients
1 medium Sweet
Potato chopped into about 3 cups
1 large Broccoli Crown
½ White Onion diced
½ Cauliflower
1 cup of diced Butternut
Squash
1 28oz.Diced
Tomatoes
2 14.5 oz cans of Coconut
Milk
¼ Cup Quinoa
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon ground
turmeric
½ - 1 teaspoon Red
Chili Flakes
2 teaspoon Tamari
Sauce
Topping: 2 teaspoons
of fresh Cilantro
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a slow cooker
and stir
Turn the slow cooker to high and cook
for 3 - 4 hours until sweet potato cooks through and the curry has thickened.
Serve on it’s own like a soup/stew or
add a little white rice to enhance your meal.
Chicken and Red
Bean Chili
You
can have a plentiful abundant of beans while you’re in the Phase One of the
Dash Diet, you can also enjoy up to 6 ounces of lean meats, fish and poultry a
day and up to 4 to 5 servings of beans or lentils a week.
This
easy slow cooker chicken chili is relatively light and
low-calorie compared to the classic beef or pork chili. Boneless chicken
breasts and a variety of canned beans make the chili super easy and convenient
beans.
2
(14-ounce) cans red beans, small or kidney beans
4 boneless
chicken breast halves, diced
1
tablespoon olive oil
1
tablespoon butter
1
medium green bell pepper, diced
1
medium red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup
chopped yellow onion
1 clove
garlic, minced
1
tablespoon chili powder
1/2
teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon
paprika
8-10
Roma fresh tomatoes or 1 (28-ounce) can low sodium tomatoes
1
(6-ounce) can tomato paste
1
(4-ounce) can chopped green chili peppers
2 ears of shucked corn of 1 small can of low sodium corn
Ground
black pepper
1 cup
water
Directions
Put chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker crock; add water.
Rinse canned beans to take all the
sodium out of them and add to crock pot.
Add the diced Roma tomatoes, yellow
onion, corn chili powder,
garlic, cumin, paprika, tomato paste, green chili’s and black pepper. Cook on
Low for 6 hours (or on High for 3 hours).
There
are an abundance of suitable Dash Diet Phase 1 dinner recipes; you can
enjoy 2-3 servings of low-fat dairy daily, this includes 1 cup of skim
milk or low-fat yogurt. Avoid regular or even fat-free cheese because they are
often high in sodium. But you can also enjoy up to 6 ounces of lean meats, fish
and poultry a day. Aim for 4 to 5 servings of beans or lentils a week.
Honey Garlic
Salmon
Just
a few ingredients make this quick and tasty recipe perfect for a busy
weeknight. A simple marinade of soy sauce, lime, honey and garlic adds tons of
flavor to salmon with ease. Serve with quinoa, spiralized vegetables or a green salad.
Ingredients 4
servings
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium
soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 clove of grated garlic
1 1/2 pounds of Sockeye Salmon –
cut into 4 portions
1 tablespoon of fresh cilantro
Directions
Stir soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil and garlic together in a small
bowl. Place salmon pieces and 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce mixture in a large seal able plastic bag. (Reserve remaining soy mixture for sauce). Marinate the
salmon in the refrigerator, turning frequently, for 20 minutes.
Preheat broiler to high
and position rack in the upper third of oven. Line a large rimmed baking sheet
with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray. Remove the salmon from the bag
and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle any remaining marinade from
the bag over the salmon and then sprinkle with salt. Broil until the salmon is
just cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness. Sprinkle with
cilantro and serve with the reserved soy sauce. Steak Salad Steak
has many health benefits and beef is a good source of polyunsaturated fat that
helps strengthen bones and teeth; the recommended amount of 4 oz is 64% of the
daily requirement of protein.
Ingredients
3 oz portion flank steak,
grilled and cut into strips
1 cup arugula
1 cup baby spinach
1/4 cup chopped red onion
½ Red bell pepper, thinly
sliced
1 teaspoon Chia Seeds
2-3 sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 cup garbanzo beans
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 poached egg on top
A little Monterey Jack cheese
if you’re a cheese lover.
Directions
Combine all of the ingredients.
Sprinkle your favorite cheese
on top or I love a runny poached egg on top.
Drizzle your Balsamic Vinegar
on top. Enjoy.
Spaghetti Squash
This is a
great way to enjoy a healthier spaghetti recipe; the squash is a vegetable that
is full of nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants. This recipe can be very versatile you can add any color of bell peppers, or sun dried tomatoes to add some more flavor to it.
Ingredients
1 spaghetti squash,
approx. 1lb (450g)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 cup (240ml) low sodium chicken
stock
1/2 cup freshly grated
Parmesan cheese for sauce and as topping (optional)
1/3 cup light sour cream
1 teaspoon basil pesto
Freshly ground pepper
§1-2 tablespoons fresh parsley,
finely chopped
Directions
1. Slice both ends of the spaghetti
squash and slice in half lengthwise. Scrape off the seeds with a spoon and place in a microwave-safe baking dish, skin facing up. Add one inch of water and heat in the microwave for
12 to 15 minutes, until the spaghetti squash is tender. Fluff and separate the
strings with a fork and transfer to a bowl for later.
2. While the spaghetti squash is
cooking in the microwave, heat the olive oil and butter in a large
saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, basil pesto and stir for 1
minute. Season ground pepper. Add the low sodium chicken stock and turn the
heat up to high and let it come to a boil.
3. Add the spaghetti squash and
cook for a couple of minutes. Take the saucepan off the heat and add the Parmesan cheese and stir until completely melted. Add the sour cream and cook
for 2 minutes more, constantly stirring.
4. Garnish with additional
Parmesan, parsley and pepper. Serve immediately.
Here are some Dash
Diet Phase One snack recipes that you can enjoy during the first 14 days of the
Dash Diet.
Zucchini Bruschetta
Here is a wonderful
healthy way to make a Bruschetta.
The zucchini is the
base of the Bruschetta. It should be tender, but firm. Cut the slices about a
1/4 inch thick.
Place zucchini
slices on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Lightly (very,
very lightly) coat the top side with olive oil.
Bake the slices in a 375 degree
F oven for about 2 minutes. Flip the slices, lightly coat the tops with olive
oil and cook 2 minutes more.
Bruschetta Mixture
Chop fresh roma
tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and pepper.
Remove the zucchini
from the oven and top with the tomato Bruschetta mixture. Sprinkle low fat mozzarella
cheese. Return to the oven for two minutes more.
Beet Chips
Beets have antioxidants and naturally occurring nitrates. Nitrates are compounds which improve blood flow throughout the body – including the brain, heart, and muscles.
Ingredients
1
tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2
tsp fresh parsley, chopped
1
tsp fresh garlic, minced
1/8
tsp black pepper
Zest
of 1 lemon
·2 cups fresh sliced beets, cut into 1/8-inch slices
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
For the beets: Wash, peel and slice
into 1/8-inch thick pieces. This makes 2 cups sliced beets.
In a medium size bowl, combine all
the ingredients except for the beets – mix thoroughly and set aside.
Place prepared beets in bowl with
marinade and toss to coat.
Spread beets out on a non-stick sheet
pan and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
Here are 10 Dash Diet Snack Recipes , check them out.
Nuts and Seeds
A couple of handfuls of these nuts daily is a wonderful way to help lower your cholesterol and reduce your blood pressure and lower your cholesterol. Nuts and seeds are allowed in Dash Diet Phase 1
Get your nuts and seeds raw and organic if possible and
without salt and sugar, they are a powerhouse of nutrition. Make sure you buy
them in small quantities as the fats go off quickly in raw nuts and seeds. A
great way to store them is in the freezer, you can also soak them overnight to
have them as a great snack the next day.
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Here are some of my favorite Dash
Diet Phase One Fish Recipes. You are encouraged to have fish 3 times a weeks for
health and nutritional purposes, fish have so many health benefits. Fish
is filled with omega-3
fatty acids and vitamins such
as D and B2 (riboflavin). Fish
is rich in calcium and phosphorus and a great source
of minerals, such as iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium,
and potassium.
Tilapia and Mango Salsa
Tilapia with Mango
Salsa is a very healthy and flavorful recipe it is best with fresh mangoes, but
if they are out of season mangos are available frozen or in jars.
1 Pound of Tilapia
The Mango Salsa
1
fresh mango*
1
medium tomato
4
green spring onions
½
lemon juice
2
tablespoons chopped cilantro
½
teaspoon dill
Ground
black pepper
Prepare the salsa first.
Peel fresh mango and dice into small pieces about ¼ to
3/8" square.
Chop tomato and thinly slice the green onions. Mix together with the mango and
lemon juice. Sprinkle with the cilantro and stir. Chill.
On a nonstick griddle or barbecue grill, cook the Tilapiai over medium high
heat (you want it browned but not burned), season with a favorite spice for
fish, little pepper and dill.
Serve on dishes with mango salsa spooned over the top.
Serve with grilled vegetables like zucchini. Serve with brown or white Basmati
rice and a nice homemade sauce.
*When mangoes aren’t in
season they are also available in a jar or frozen mangoes.
GINGER SALMON
This Asian-inspired salmon recipe served with your
favorite vegetable medley. Ingredients:
·1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
·½ teaspoon sesame oil
·1 teaspoon olive oil
·½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar
·1 teaspoon soy sauce
·2 (8-ounce) salmon fillets
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a medium bowl, mix together the ginger, sesame oil, olive oil, rice vinegar,
and soy sauce.
Add the salmon fillets. Cover completely with the sauce.
Line a baking dish with aluminum foil. Place the fillets inside. Pour any
remaining sauce over the fillets.
Put the dish into the preheated oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on
the thickness of the fillets.
Remove the dish from the oven and serve with a medley of your favorite
vegetable like cauliflower, carrots, sweet potatoes and broccoli.
Lemon Baked Fish
Fish is often overlooked by Phase
One dieters, but you are allowed 6 oz of fish or lean meats per day. Here is
one of my easy to bake fish recipe that is a little tangy. Recipe is for 4.
INGREDIENTS
3
tablespoons lemon juice
3
tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
1/4
teaspoon paprika
1/4
teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
4 cod
fillets (6 ounces each)
2
tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°.
In a shallow
bowl, mix lemon juice and butter. In a separate shallow bowl, mix flour and
seasonings. Dip fillets in lemon juice mixture, then in flour mixture to coat
both sides; shake off excess.
Place in a 13 x 9-in. baking dish
coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with remaining lemon juice mixture. Bake
12-15 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Mix
parsley and lemon peel; sprinkle over fish.