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Post by woody on Apr 14, 2019 10:34:52 GMT
Eating healthy foods will help you recover and reduce your risk of more heart problems. Eat vegetables, whole grains, fruit, nuts and seeds every day. Choose healthier fats and oils. Aim for two to three serves of fish and seafood per week. Limit fried or baked foods, especially chips, biscuits, cakes and other baked cereal products. Avoid adding salt to food. Choose ‘no added salt’, ‘low-salt’ or ‘salt reduced’ foods where possible. Drink mainly water. Avoid sugar-sweetened drinks.  |
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Post by bernice on Apr 23, 2019 8:47:20 GMT
After a heart attack, it's also important that you
-control your portion size.
-choose low-fat protein sources.
-reduce the sodium in your food.
-plan ahead and create daily menus.
-allow yourself an occasional treat.
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Post by woody on May 28, 2019 7:50:05 GMT
Making changes to your diet can help reduce your risk of having another heart attack. The Mediterranean Diet is optimal after a heart attack.
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Post by bernice on Nov 28, 2019 0:14:38 GMT
I'll elaborate a little on my last post and focus on portion size control.
Don't overload your plate! If you do, you most certainly feel obligated to eat everything on it. It's better to take less at first and rather fill up with more if you're still hungry. Also, keep in mind that portions served in restaurants are often more than anyone needs, so no regrets if you leave a part of your meal.
Another trick is to use smaller plates and bowls than what you were used to before the heart attack.
keep track of what you eat and how much, so that you can adjust your routines in case something goes wrong! Liquids and bulk can be measured in cups, but you need to learn how to estimate the amount of meat and fish you consume.
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Post by woody on Dec 23, 2019 23:20:43 GMT
If you’re vegetarian, you may not be getting enough vitamin B12 or iron. Your doctor can check for these nutrients in your blood, and they’ll recommend supplementation if your levels are low. They might also suggest taking a fish oil supplement if you eat little to no fish.
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