Growing Healthy Hearts: a pilot randomized controlled trial of a digitally delivered gardening, cooking, and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet intervention for adults with cardiovascular risk factors | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Growing Healthy Hearts: a pilot randomized controlled trial of a digitally delivered gardening, cooking, and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet intervention for adults with cardiovascular risk factors
Key Points
The intervention improved healthy eating habits among adults at cardiovascular risk, enhancing dietary patterns overall.
Participants exhibited positive changes by adopting the DASH diet, which focuses on fruits, vegetables, and low-sodium options.
Randomized controlled trial evaluated the digitally delivered intervention, assessing its effects on dietary habits over several months.
Findings support the need for accessible digital health strategies to promote better eating behaviors and heart health.