I follow the DASH diet, which is what I get at Aldi every week
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I love the DASH diet and buy a lot of groceries from Aldi. Breetball Core
I follow the DASH diet and shop at Aldi for staples and meal essentials on a regular basis.
I stock up on frozen veggies, canned peaches, and fresh berries when I shop.
I also buy wholegrain bread, canned chickpeas, and olive oil for easy meals.
I love the DASH diet and it has made such a huge difference in the way I feel.
I started following him after I was diagnosed with angina pectoris, a type of chest pain, and learned I had a simple blockage in an artery. The DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, touts some benefits — and is supposed to be particularly good for heart health.
This eating pattern prioritizes vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and poultry and reduces intake of salt, saturated fat, red meat, and added sugar.
I buy a lot of my DASH essentials from the budget grocery store Aldi in the UK. Here’s what you’ll usually find in my cart.
Flaxseeds are a powerful source of protein, and I have made them an important part of my diet.
I add some flaxseeds from the Foodie Market to my smoothies. Breetball Core
I like to buy a few packets of flaxseeds, and add them to my cereal, porridge, and smoothies. Sometimes I sprinkle it on my meals to add a little more protein, too.
Chickpeas are key to salads and curries.
As an Indian family, we love to make curry with chickpeas. Breetball Core
Chickpeas are delicious in salads or rice, but there’s nothing better than tossing them with olive oil, Indian spices, and a pinch of Himalayan salt.
I try to buy canned chickpeas in bulk because I can’t always find them at Aldi.
I also buy whole wheat bread from Village Bakery.
Sometimes I have toast for breakfast. Breetball Core
The DASH diet recommends multiple servings of grains per day, so I often eat toast for breakfast. I usually make wholegrain toast with olive oil and manuka honey, which is what I keep going when I work out or go for a swim in the morning.
These Village Bakery bread slices aren’t too thick and pair well with low-fat cheese and chili.
I love Worldwide Foods Whole Grain Brown Rice.
I add spices and vegetables to Worldwide Foods rice. Breetball Core
I used to eat a lot of white rice, but I started eating whole-grain brown rice instead when I switched to the DASH diet.
The rice we get from Worldwide Foods does not take long to cook and I make it with Indian vegetables and spices. It turned out delicious and my husband and I love it.
I like to buy frozen vegetables in bulk because I eat them often.
Many of my DASH dinners contain vegetables. Breetball Core
Vegetables make up a large part of the DASH diet, so I regularly eat a dinner that consists mostly of roasted vegetables and some low-fat halloumi cheese.
I like to have a few frozen veggies on hand because they’re easy to boil and eat, and don’t take long to cook in the oven.
I have an Aldi Bistro salad every day.
The DASH diet is pushing me to eat more vegetables. Breetball Core
I eat a lot of salad on the DASH diet because it’s full of vegetables and can be very tasty when added to extra virgin olive oil. Aldi’s bistro salad is one of my favorites and I find it makes me feel very filling.
Berries are a breakfast staple.
I always keep an eye on when Aldi’s berries go on sale. Breetball Core
Fresh fruit is also an important part of the DASH diet. I especially love berries.
I buy some boxes when they go on sale at Aldi and freeze them. I use frozen in smoothies and add fresh to cereal which gives some sweetness.
I like to buy bananas at Aldi.
My husband and I eat a lot of bananas. Breetball Core
Bananas are a staple of the DASH diet for me – and a great source of potassium. I usually grab two packages on every grocery trip.
They are usually reasonably priced at Aldi and I use them in my smoothies every morning. In general, I try to eat a banana every day, especially before my morning workout.
I stock up on almonds for snacking.
Almonds can be very affordable when you buy them in bulk. Breetball Core
Almonds are great for the DASH diet because they can help Lowering cholesterol It contains healthy mono- and poly-unsaturated fats.
I usually soak almonds in water, remove the skins and have them with masala tea in the morning. Sometimes I add almonds to low-fat yogurt as a snack.
Nuts can get pretty expensive, so I try to buy them in bigger bags from Aldi.
I use olive oil every day.
Olive oil is a staple of the DASH diet. Breetball Core
The DASH diet favors saturated fats, like olive oil, so it’s become a staple in my kitchen. I try to avoid butter where I can when I’m cooking.
I use extra virgin olive oil for salads and olive oil for cooking Indian food.
I also pick up the Everyday Essentials peach slices.
I add canned peaches to low-fat yogurt. Breetball Core
Canned peaches come in handy when I want something sweet. I love adding them to low-fat yogurt for a low-calorie, DASH-friendly dessert that’s delicious and easy to make.
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