DASH Diet 1400 Calories

1400 Calorie DASH Diet – Overview

While people with hypertension issues initially considered this diet plan, it has eventually found its way into the platter of most fitness enthusiasts worldwide.

Especially in a country like the United States, where millions die due to various heart-related issues every year, this diet works as a blessing.

What is a DASH diet 1400 calories meal plan?

You must binge upon food options like fresh fruits & veggies, whole grains, low-fat dairy, lean meats, and poultry while restricting your daily calorie intake to 1400 calories.

Conversely, you must also cut down on all the packaged and processed food options that are higher in calories.

Food items like red meat are also prohibited, given its ill effects on heart health.

You also need to reduce your daily salt intake, as sodium plays a key role in triggering our blood pressure.

That said, let’s have a look at certain guidelines that you need to follow during the DASH diet 1400 calories. Following these can help you and your body get the best from your daily meals.

Guidelines to follow during the DASH diet 1400 calorie meal plan

  • Try to go with 6 to 8 servings of grains daily
  • Keep the servings for meat, poultry, or fish to 6 or below 6.
  • Opt for 4-5 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily
  • Drink as much water as you can but still keep it at least 3 liters a day
  • 2-3 servings of low fat or healthy-fat dairy and non-dairy food items are recommended

Weekly sample planner for DASH diet 1400 calories meal

Day 1.

Breakfast- 1 serving of oatmeal with non-fat milk

Snack-  1 serving of whole wheat crackers with 1 tbsp of peanut butter

Lunch-  2 servings of grilled turkey breast with baked whole wheat pita bread topped with sliced tomatoes and romaine lettuce

Snack- 1 cup of non-fat vanilla yogurt with strawberries

Dinner- 1 serving of large bagel with 1 cup of sliced pepper and onions and 1 baked banana

Total calories for the day-1396

Day 2.

Blueberry muffin

DASH diet 1400 calories – Blueberry muffin

Breakfast- 1 serving of low-fat blueberry muffin with 1 cup of non-fat milk

Snack-  1 small granola bar with 1 banana

Lunch- 2 servings of grilled skinless chicken breast with 1 cup of roasted cauliflower and ½ cup brown rice

Snack- 1 cup of non-fat yogurt with strawberries

Dinner- 1 serving of stir-fried veggies with ½ cup of brown rice

Total calories for the day-1379

Day 3.

Breakfast- 1 serving of wheat squares cereal with 1 cup of non-fat milk and blueberries

Snack- 2 celery stalks with hummus

Lunch- 1 serving of poached salmon with a mixed green salad

Snack- Pretzels (1 oz) with ½ cup of cottage cheese

Dinner- 1 serving of beef and veggie stir-fry with 1 cup of brown rice and strawberries

Total calories for the day-1407

Day 4.

Breakfast- 1 serving of spinach scrambled eggs with 1 whole-wheat toast and 1 cup skim milk.

Snack-  1 cup of strawberries

Lunch- 1 serving of baked COD with roasted asparagus

Snack- 1 serving of apple with almond butter

Dinner- 2 servings of chicken Ceaser wrap with ½ cup of grapes and non-fat Greek yogurt

Total calories for the day-1411

Day 5.

Breakfast-1 cup strawberries with 1 cup of non-fat skim milk

Snack-  ½ cup of raspberries

Lunch- 1 serving of whole wheat pasta with 4 oz of grilled ground turkey breast with shredded cheese

Snack-  1 slice of whole-wheat toast with 1 tbsp peanut butter

Dinner- 1 serving of beef and veggie stir-fry with 1 cup of brown rice and strawberries

Total calories for the day-1394

Day 6.

Popcorn

Popcorn

Breakfast- 1 serving of spinach scrambled eggs with 1 whole-wheat toast and 1 cup skim milk

Snack-  3 cups of air-popped popcorn with orange-flavored sparkling water

Lunch-2 servings of black ban burrito

Snack- ½ cup of mini pretzels with 2 tbsp of hummus

Dinner- 1 serving  of whole-wheat toast with roasted beef topped with sliced tomatoes and romaine lettuce

Total calories for the day-1397

Day 7.

DASH diet 1400 calories

DASH diet 1400 calories – Banana

Breakfast- 1 cup strawberries with 1 cup of non-fat skim milk

Snack-  1 small granola bar with 1 banana

Lunch- 1 serving of poached salmon with a mixed green salad

Snack- 1 serving of apple with almond butter

Dinner- 2 servings of chicken Ceaser wrap with ½ cup of grapes and non-fat Greek yogurt

Total calories for the day-1415

Summing it up

There is a lot more attention and focus that needs to be put into this DASH diet 1400 calories meal plan and you have to consult your doctor in the same regard.

Also, exercise regularly to keep your cardiovascular functionality in check.

Printable (PDF) DASH diet 1400 calories meal plan

MealsDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7
Breakfast1 serving of oatmeal with non-fat milk1 serving of low-fat blueberry muffin with 1 cup of non-fat milk1 serving of wheat squares cereal with 1 cup of non-fat milk and blueberries1 serving of spinach scrambled eggs with 1 whole-wheat toast and 1 cup skim milk1 cup strawberries with 1 cup of non-fat skim milk1 serving of spinach scrambled eggs with 1 whole-wheat toast and 1 cup skim milk1 cup strawberries with 1 cup of non-fat skim milk
Snack1 serving of whole wheat crackers with 1 tbsp of peanut butter1 small granola bar with 1 banana2 celery stalks with hummus1 cup strawberries½ cup of raspberries3 cups of air-popped popcorn with orange-flavored sparkling water1 small granola bar with 1 banana
Lunch2 servings of grilled turkey breast with baked whole wheat pita bread topped with sliced tomatoes and romaine lettuce2 servings of grilled skinless chicken breast with 1 cup of roasted cauliflower and ½ cup brown rice1 serving of poached salmon with a mixed green salad1 serving of baked COD with roasted asparagus1 serving of whole wheat pasta with 4 oz of grilled ground turkey breast with shredded cheese2 servings of black ban burrito1 serving of poached salmon with a mixed green salad
Snack1 cup of non-fat vanilla yogurt with strawberries1 cup of non-fat yogurt with strawberriesPretzels (1 oz) with ½ cup of cottage cheese1 serving of apple with almond butter1 slice of whole-wheat toast with 1 tbsp peanut butter½ cup of mini pretzels with 2 tbsp of hummus1 serving of apple with almond butter
Dinner1 serving of large bagel with 1 cup of sliced pepper and onions and 1 baked banana1 serving of stir-fried veggies with ½ cup of brown rice1 serving of beef and veggie stir-fry with 1 cup of brown rice and strawberries2 servings of chicken Ceaser wrap with ½ cup of grapes and non-fat greek yogurt1 serving of beef and veggie stir-fry with 1 cup of brown rice and strawberries1 serving  of whole-wheat toast with roasted beef topped with sliced tomatoes and romaine lettuce2 servings of chicken Ceaser wrap with ½ cup of grapes and non-fat greek yogurt
Total calories for the day1396137914071411139413971415

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