[159] b The DASH diet was shown to be most effective in lowering blood pressure when combined with sodium restriction.[124] Table E-2: Summary of Dietary Recommendations in the Mediterranean Dieta [132,160] Food Goal Recommended Olive oil 4 tbsp per day Tree nuts and peanuts 3 servings per week Fresh fruits including natural fruit juices 3 servings per day Vegetables 2 servings per day Seafood (primarily fatty fish) 3 servings per week Legumes 3 servings per week Sofritob 2 servings per week White meat In place of red meat Wine with meals 7 glasses per week, for those who drinkc Discouraged Soda drinks <1 drink per day Commercial baked goods, sweets, pastriesd <3 servings per week Spread fats <1 serving per day Red and processed meats <1 serving per day a Dietary patterns vary both within and among countries in the Mediterranean region, precluding a single standardized definition of the Mediterranean diet, though certain characteristic features are generally agreed upon by those studying its potential health effects; the table above represents the specific dietary recommendations used in the research study constituting our evidence base for this section of the guideline b Sofrito is a sauce made with tomato and onion, and often includes garlic, herbs, and olive oil c Recommended wine volume per glass: 100 mL for women, 150 mL for men d Commercial baked goods, sweets, and pastries included cakes, cookies, biscuits, and custard, and did not include those that are homemade Abbreviations: mL: milliliter; tbsp: tablespoon Appendix F: Drug Dosage Table Table F-1. 