6. Fights osteoporosis:
The DASH diet with its rich content of fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy products enhances bone density and lowers the rate of bone turnover through the calcium sparing effect that potassium intake has on bones making bones denser and stronger, the phytochemicals present in fresh fruits and vegetables have also been shown to influence bone metabolism in a positive way which leads to lower risk of osteoporosis especially for old menopausal women who are at greater risk of fractures.
