Cardiac Diet Changes Can Improve Heart Health

By Mathea Ford, RD/LDwww.healthydietmenusforyou.com

Heart Health – Take Care• Heart health has become a major concern in

today’s world. • Microwavable foods and fast-food restaurants

are everywhere• High blood pressure and cholesterol levels need

to be watched more than ever. • A good cardiac diet can help to maintain a

proper level of health for a while providing all the nutrients and all the taste that one could hope for.

Foods to Eat to Enhance Your Cardiac Diet

• Fiber helps the digestive tract • Fresh fruit and vegetables are high in

nutrients • Fish are a good alternative to red meats • Whole grains are another great cardiac

diet option

Foods to Avoid

• Any foods which contain solid fats • High-fat foods • Red meat is generally limited in a cardiac

diet • Almost all prepackaged foods should be

avoided • Anything that is fried, breaded or comes

packaged in syrup

Sticking to It

• Making a meal plan is a good way to keep on track

• Finding alternatives that are fat-free, sodium-free and cholesterol free

• Extra careful when going out to eat

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