It can be. You can have a low sodium vegan diet.

Dash Can mean quick so maybe a quick diet? I dunno I just thought it and decided to type it x

There are several great resources about DASH diets. The website dashdiet.org has great information as well as recipes. Dash diet reduces blood pressure.

Dash diets can work for weight loss as long as you follow the plan with a "calorie deficit." A dash diet is mostly used for strengthening your cardiovascular system and lowering blood pressure.

I found a site for you to take a look at that talks about the following the Dash diet plan here is the site dashdiet.org/newdashdietbook.asp , and dashdiet.org/mediterranean_diet.asp