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Shrimp with Sugar Peas in Garlic Sauce: Succulent shrimp
stir-fried with fresh sugar peas, red bell peppers and fresh
button mushrooms in a tangy garlic sauce. To learn more,
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Both diet plans included
lowfat or fat free dairy foods, fruits and vegetables, but at week 12, the
DASH-based group reported a higher intake of dairy foods (approximately
4 daily servings compared to 2 1/2 among the low-fat group). Garlic's intoxicating fragrance and flavor is a
prominent characteristic in Szechwan and northern-style Chinese
cooking, and Chef Andy Kao, director of food and beverage at Panda
Express , is committed to highlighting the ingredient at its best.com) is the world's leader in Chinese
quick -serve restaurants.

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by diet type in men.

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"It's good news for people who
can still eat foods they enjoy -- like chocolate milk, yogurt parfaits or even
pizza with veggies and lowfat cheese -- and still get the health benefits. Menu descriptions are as
follows:

Chicken Breast in Garlic Black Bean Sauce: Slices of tender
chicken breast stir-fried with fresh string beans and black
beans, lightly seasoned with onion, red bell peppers and a
rich, tangy garlic sauce.

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The authors speculate that a combination of factors such as lower sodium
and increased potassium, calcium, and magnesium -- key nutrients found in
dairy -- may be responsible for the greater effect of the DASH-based diet on
the obesity-related elevated blood pressure.-produced dairy products on behalf of America's dairy farmers.

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The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan was
developed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and is
comprised of 3 daily servings of lowfat dairy foods and eight to ten daily
servings of fruits and vegetables. In addition, parents and educators can
get fun recipes and tips on how to get 3-A-Day of Dairy at
http://www. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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nih.htm . "I hope our guests get a chance to try all four dishes
during the promotion, because garlic is such a versatile herb that
each entree has a very different flavor.

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flavors of garlic at Panda Express from March 20 through June 11, when
the "Panda Chefs Go Garlic" promotion will be featured at more than
700 restaurants nationwide.pandarg .

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Shrimp with Asparagus in Spicy Garlic Sauce: Succulent shrimp
stir-fried with fresh asparagus, red jalapenos, yellow bell
peppers and onions in a tangy spicy garlic sauce.

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"I've been cooking with garlic since I was a child; I like using
it in everything from hot meat sauces to cold vegetable dishes," Chef
Kao said.

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"DASH-recommended foods like fruits, vegetables and lowfat milk, cheese,
and yogurt have been shown to be very effective in lowering blood pressure , as
well as reducing the risk of other chronic diseases," said Melissa Joy
Buoscio, MS, RD, CDE , National Dairy Council.3aday. 2005;
81: 983-9. Facts about high
blood pressure .

All four of the "Panda Chefs Go Garlic" entrees will be available
on the catering menu at all Panda Express locations.

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There was no
reported difference in fruit and vegetable intake between the two diet groups."
For more information on the nutritional benefits of dairy foods, visit
http://www.S. Four entrees will be showcased: Chicken
Breast in Garlic Black Bean Sauce, Shrimp with Sugar Peas in Garlic
Sauce, Spicy Garlic Beef, and Shrimp with Asparagus in Spicy Garlic
Sauce ."
Chicken Breast in Garlic Black Bean Sauce will be served
throughout the promotion. From March 20 through April 16, it will be
paired on the serving table with Shrimp with Sugar Peas in Garlic
Sauce.

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The government recently highlighted the
health benefits of DASH by recommending the eating plan in the new Dietary
Guidelines and MyPyramid, and NHLBI has designated May as National Blood
Pressure Education Month.

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National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

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During the 12-week promotion, Panda Express expects to use more
than 22,000 pounds of fresh garlic and close to 30,000 pounds of
minced dried garlic.

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Each 8-ounce serving of milk
provides about 350-400 mg of potassium , or 11 percent of the Daily Value (DV)
per serving.nhlbi.

Panda Express Chefs Go Garlic During Upcoming Promotion; Twelve-Week Spotlight Starts March 20 Features Garlic in Four Special Entrees

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The study
found that for comparable weight loss, the DASH-based diet resulted in a
greater decrease in blood pressure than did the low-fat diet. Accessed
May 6, 2005. The successful chain of concepts includes
Panda Express, Panda Inn and Hibachi-San.

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, A new study suggests that increased
intake of lowfat dairy foods, as part of a DASH-based eating plan, may lower
blood pressure more effectively than a conventional low-fat diet -- a
significant finding for the estimated 1 in 3 Americans who suffer from high
blood pressure.
The study participants, consisting of 54 middle-aged men with a body mass
index of about 30, were assigned to one of the two diets for 12 weeks and
engaged in similar levels of physical activity. Fluid milk is the number one source of potassium in the American
diet and dairy foods provide 18 percent of the potassium in the U.com

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About Panda Restaurant Group

With 700 locations in 36 states, the privately held Panda
Restaurant Group (www.

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Spicy Garlic Beef: Tender sliced sirloin, tossed with a medley
of onions and diced green, red and yellow bell peppers, and
lightly seasoned with fresh garlic and a pinch of red chili
pepper in Panda's own chef's special sauce.

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Published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers
compared two diets -- one based on the DASH eating pattern and the other a
typical low-fat diet -- combined with increased physical activity . Potassium has long been seen as
a key nutrient in lowering blood pressure.

The American Dairy Association/National Dairy Council (ADA/NDC) is managed
by Dairy Management Inc.

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http://hin. Spicy Garlic Beef will substitute in from April 17 through May
14, and Shrimp with Asparagus in Spicy Garlic Sauce will finish off
the pairings from May 15 through June 11.