Get on track to lower your blood pressure in just two weeks! Almost half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure—but many of us are not aware of it. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, has serious health implications. It is classified as a leading cause of premature death by the World Health Organization, contributing to strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, kidney failure, and even dementia. While medications are often necessary to keep blood pressure in the safe zone, a judicious dietary and lifestyle overhaul will greatly help manage your blood pressure and your overall heart health. Written in an easy-to-follow, friendly style by three heart and nutrition experts, DASH Diet For Dummies hows you how increasing fiber, vitamins, and minerals, along with reducing your sodium intake when needed, can lower your blood pressure in just two weeks! Ranked the #1 Best Diet for Healthy Eating as well as #2 Best Diets Overall by U.S. News & World Report, the DASH Diet is specifically aimed at relieving hypertension and is endorsed by the American Heart Association, The National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute, and the Mayo Clinic—and is also proven to be effective against conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, PCOS, and more. Improve heart health with lower blood pressure Reduce cholesterol Lose wight Follow simple, tasty recipes So, don't let hypertension scare you. Along with good medical care, the DASH diet makes lowering your blood pressure achievable - and tasty! By following the straightforward meal plans and trying out our favorite recipes in DASH Die for Dummies, you'll set yourself on the fast, proven journey to etter blood pressure - and be on your way to a healthy and heart-smart future!

A heart-warming memoir about the adoption of a champion greyhound and her transformation into ring-bearer at her new owner’s wedding Andrew had always wanted a dog—something you could mould into the perfect playmate. Tail going like a windscreen wiper, tongue a pink strip, wet-nosed, bright-eyed—what boy wouldn't want such a force in his life? But a man of thirty-seven? And an ex-racing greyhound? Set over a watershed twelve months, it's the story of wanting the perfect dog and planning the perfect wedding.

She will never be broken again. Lady Perdita Tinley—Dita to her loved ones—was raised to be the perfect aristocratic wife. Daughter of an earl, she had the best of everything. But, when the love of her life rejects her, her ideal life collapses around her. Betrayed and abandoned, Dita swears off marriage. Still, her passionate spirit won't accept the quiet spinster life. Determined to help her beloved brother—a key player in the fight against Napoleon—Dita transforms into the perfect spy. Beneath her elegant petticoats hides the mind of a general. He's desperate to resist her. Dashiell West, Earl of Beldon, isn't the marrying kind. Crushed by his father's death, Dash turned his back on the ton. His life is a long, blurry series of gaming hells, debauchery, and dissipation. But, the life of a heartless rake may just be his last chance at salvation. When Dita's brother—once Dash's best friend—is taken hostage by the French, Dash's seedy contacts are the only clue that can help save him. It just means being near the woman he cannot forget. As Dash and Dita put their lives at risk, the stakes climb higher. Can they set their tortured past aside long enough to save the realm? Or will their dark history make them lose their lives—along with their shattered hearts? Coming in July, Jacki Delecki's passionate, suspenseful Regency world of A Lady's School for Spies, where daring ladies follow their path to happily ever after amidst the dangerous undercover fight against Napoleon.

Read on to discover a heart-friendly diet plan that’s designed to keep your health in top shape. Are you struggling with low energy, excess weight, or other health concerns? Are you tired of trying different diets and exercises in an effort to become healthier… only to get disappointing results in the end? Are you looking for a practical and effective meal plan that lets you eat what you like, without compromising your health? If yes, then you’re in luck today. Keep reading to discover a proven approach to becoming healthier minus the stress. Chronic health concerns affect more than 1 billion people globally, contributing to heart ailments, kidney failure, and stroke, among other diseases. What’s even more alarming is that the number of people diagnosed with chronic ailments has kept increasing every year. While following a regimented diet may be your first choice for getting healthier, it’s not a very practical approach in the long run. In fact, it could be rather dangerous to follow such diets, as they may call for extreme calorie or food group restrictions that rob you of essential nutrients that your body needs to thrive. That’s where the DASH diet comes in as a savior. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension – or simply DASH – is a tested and scientifically proven low-sodium diet plan that helps to improve your overall health by using nutritional food as its foundation. And it doesn’t end there – it helps you look and feel better, without depriving you of the joy of eating your favorite foods! Unlike most fad diets that require you to eat only bland foods or starve yourself, with the DASH diet, you get to eat a wide variety of nutritious and flavorful foods – including whole grains, fruits & vegetables, and lean meats for a wholesome diet. In this beginner-friendly guide that focuses on healthier eating, you will discover: 50 delicious and easy-to-make DASH diet recipes you’ll love to try on repeat A heap of helpful tips and ideas for eating a well-balanced, functional, and healthful diet A well-thought-out grocery shopping guide to ensure you buy only the most delicious and nutrition-packed ingredients… without upsetting your budget! Helpful suggestions for preparing a 2000-calorie meal plan for wholesome nutrition (includes whole grains, fruits & veggies, lean meats, and more!) How portion distortion leads to consuming more calories… and how you can regain portion control by simply using your hand 7+ simple and effective exercises anybody can do to amplify the cardiovascular benefits of a DASH diet A 4-week low-sodium meal guide covering 3 square meals so that you can enjoy guilt-free eating, every day And much more. As a free bonus, you’ll gain access to our custom printable food journal which is a must-have to help you track your meals on a daily and weekly basis on the Dash Diet. Enough with those taxing diets, bank-breaking gym memberships, and mindless exercise programs! It’s time to switch to a diet plan that actually works for you and improves your health, without letting you feel punished. If you want to live a healthier and more fulfilling life, without giving up on your love for food, then scroll up and click “Buy Ebook” button right now.

While fad diets come and go, the DASH diet is here to stay. Based on research by the National Institutes of Health, and endorsed by top-tier medical institutions like the Mayo Clinic and the American Heart Association, the DASH diet is a scientifically proven method to lose weight and become healthier. With the DASH diet's straightforward approach to reduce sodium and improve overall cardiovascular health, participants have experienced benefits that include lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels and a reduced risk of diabetes. In The DASH Diet Health Plan, bestselling health and nutrition author John Chatham compiles the findings of the medical and scientific community into a comprehensive book that makes it easy to put the DASH diet into action. Enjoy the following benefits in this comprehensive guide: * 99 DASH-approved Recipes, ranging from hearty lunches to savory desserts, and all the snacks in between * 147 Dash-approved Foods, ranging from meats and seafood to sweets * The DASH Diet Guide includes tips for navigating your way through the grocery store and helps you start eating a healthy diet * 28-day DASH to Fitness workout plan provides step-by-step exercise routines to accelerate your weight loss and jumpstart your health regimen * 14-day Menu Planner to help you get started Lose weight, improve health and reduce your risk of heart disease with John Chatham's The DASH Diet Health Plan. It's time to DASH to a healthier you.

New York Times bestselling authors Rachel Cohn and David Levithan are back together with a life-affirming holiday romance starring Dash and Lily. Just in time for the series release of Dash & Lily on Netflix! Dash and Lily have had a tough year since readers watched the couple fall in love in Dash & Lily's Book of Dares. Lily's beloved grandfather suffered a heart attack, and his difficult road to recovery has taken a major toll on her typically sunny disposition. Lily's spark has dimmed so much that Langston, her brother, has put aside his grudge against Dash to team up and remind Lily what there is to love about life. With only twelve days left until Christmas-Lily's favorite time of the year-Dash, Langston, and their friends take Manhattan by storm to help Lily recapture the holiday spirit of New York City in December, a time and place unlike anywhere else in the world. Told in alternating chapters, The Twelve Days of Dash & Lily is bound to be a Christmas favorite for seasons to come. "Cohn and Levithan write with verve and plenty of wry comedy. . . . Intriguing characters and splendid writing."--Kirkus Reviews "Peppered with sharp banter and up-to-the-minute New York City references. . . . A full-fledged rom-com."--Publishers Weekly "Hilarious and heartfelt . . . [captures] the emotions of teen love, along with the hilarity of young adult life."--School Library Journal A Zoella Book Club Pick!

If you are a curious JavaScript developer interested simultaneously in tweaking the efficiency of your code, as well as improving the conciseness of it, and maintaining the readability of it, then this is the book for you. Ideally, the book is intended for readers already working on JavaScript projects and using frameworks such as jQuery and Backbone. Even if you're already using Lo-Dash, this book will show you how to use it efficiently. While extensive JavaScript experience isn't a requirement, you should have at least some prior programming experience in order to best understand the concepts presented.