DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This plan limits sodium and emphasizes minerals like potassium to lower blood pressure in as little as two weeks.

The ketogenic diet was originally developed in the 1920s as a medical treatment for epilepsy, particularly for children who did not respond to medication.

The Paleo diet excludes grains and dairy because these foods only became common after the agricultural revolution began roughly 10,000 years ago.

By emphasizing monounsaturated fats from olive oil and omega-3 fatty acids from fish, this diet can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by about 30 percent.

Donald Watson coined the term vegan in 1944 by combining the first three and last two letters of vegetarian to represent the beginning and end of vegetarianism.

The indigo color of blueberries comes from anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that help protect cells from damage and reduce inflammation.

Salmon gain their pink hue from astaxanthin found in the crustaceans they eat. These fish are rich in omega-3 fats that help reduce inflammation and support heart health.

One cup of raw kale provides more than four times the daily recommended amount of Vitamin K. This nutrient is essential for bone health and blood clotting.

Quinoa is a pseudocereal related to beets and spinach. It is a complete protein because it provides all nine essential amino acids the human body cannot produce itself.

Chia seeds can absorb up to 12 times their weight in water, forming a mucilaginous gel that makes them a popular plant-based thickening agent.