We’re Darin Dager & Kristina Hanson — two food‑obsessed nutrition nerds who teamed up to make heart‑healthy, blood‑pressure‑friendly eating real‑life doable for busy women (and the people who cook for them!). If you arrived here from Pinterest: welcome! You’re in the right place.
Who We Are
Darin Dager
Everyday DASH cook • Recipe developer • Pinterest & email community lead
I’m the one who stress‑tests recipes in a small, very real kitchen — swapping in low‑sodium ingredients, trimming added sugars, and keeping prep practical. I write the weekly shopping‑list email and design most of the step‑by‑step pins you see on Pinterest.
Kristina Hanson, MS
Nutrition Specialist (weight management, blood‑sugar balance, women’s metabolic health)
I translate the latest nutrition research into plain‑language guides and structured meal frameworks. I sanity‑check the nutrition targets in our plans (calories, sodium, fiber, potassium) and create educational deep‑dives for readers who want to understand the “why,” not just the recipe.
Why two voices? Because real‑world healthy eating needs kitchen hacks and credible nutrition guidance. We combine both.
Our Story (The Short Version)
We met in an online nutrition forum comparing blood‑pressure‑friendly pantry swaps. Darin was posting low‑sodium riffs on family recipes; Kristina was answering questions about DASH vs. low‑carb vs. diabetic meal planning. We collaborated on a free 7‑Day DASH Starter Plan for fun… it took off on Pinterest. Readers wanted more, so DailyZests was born.
What You’ll Find Here
- 7‑day & 14‑day heart‑friendly meal plans (DASH‑style; some low‑carb hybrids).
- 100+ kitchen‑tested recipes with realistic swaps + nutrition notes.
- Printable grocery lists & pantry guides (low‑sodium, no‑sugar‑added staples).
- Weekly email: quick prep tips, seasonal produce ideas, reader Q&A.
- Product recommendations we actually cook with. Some are affiliate links (details below) that help keep the site free.
Our Food Philosophy
Flavor first. Healthy doesn’t work if it tastes like cardboard.
Evidence matters. We lean on research‑supported nutrition patterns (DASH, Mediterranean overlaps, glycemic load awareness).
Progress > perfection. Small swaps — less sodium broth, more fresh herbs, better snack choices — add up.
Medical & Nutrition Disclaimer
DailyZests provides educational food & lifestyle content. It is not individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always speak with your healthcare provider (especially if you take blood‑pressure or diabetes medications) before making major dietary changes.
Affiliate Disclosure (Short Version)
Some product links on DailyZests are affiliate links through networks such as Awin, CJ, Impact, ShareASale, and others. If you purchase through one of these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend items we personally use or confidently approve for a heart‑friendly kitchen.
See the full, detailed disclosure here: Affiliate Disclosure.
Media & Brand Partnerships
If you represent a heart‑healthy, low‑sodium, or better‑for‑you pantry brand, we’d love to chat. We create tested recipes, opt‑in email features, and high‑intent Pinterest content that moves readers from “I should eat better” to “I just filled my cart.”
Affiliate / Media Contact: Darin Dager – [email protected]
How We Sign Our Content
- Blog posts written by Darin end with – Darin.
- Nutrition deep‑dives from Kristina end with – Kristina.
- Joint projects (meal plans, big guides) are signed – Darin & Kristina (Team DailyZests).
In email footers you’ll see our initials (DD / KH) so you always know who’s talking to you.
Get in Touch
Best way: email us at [email protected].
Press / affiliate / collab: put “Media” in the subject line.
Nutrition questions: put “Ask Kristina” in the subject line (please allow time; we cannot give personal medical advice by email).
Mailing address (correspondence only; no walk‑ins):
DailyZests
Rothschild Blvd 33, Suite 2110
Tel Aviv‑Yafo 6688118
Israel