Do I have to worry about sodium?
That depends. Not everyone who has cardiac problems needs to restrict sodium, but those who have high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, or severely damaged heart should be especially vigilant. Reducing sodium reduces blood pressure which helps lower heart attack and stroke risk. To go salt free season your food with chopped fresh as dried herbs, spices, lemon juice and zest, or high quality flavored vinegar.
Moderate alcohol consumption may reduce heart attack risk, and red wine contains added antioxidant benefits.
Can I continue to drink alcohol?
Yes, in moderation. Alcohol can raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels, which have a protective effect on the heart. Moderate alcohol consumption has been shown to reduce heart attack risk, peripheral vascular disease and sudden cardiac death, and it inhibits the formation of dangerous artificial blood clots. Up to two dinks per day for a male or one for a female is fine. This isn’t a recommendation to start drinking but to provide limits for those who already do. The alcohol in wine, beer and spirits is equally effective, but red wine contains added antioxidant benefits.
Can I continue to eat our?
Yes, with caveats. After a heart attack or surgery, you need to become selective and assertive when dining out. Identify restaurants that will accommodate special requests, such as making fish or chicken baked or broiled, without added sauces, salt, or saturated fats. Make eating out the exception, not a routine. Even when choosing wisely, large portion sizes can tip your saturated fat and sodium scale for the day.
I haven’t suffered a heart attack or heat surgery, but I have a family history of heart disease. Do these recommendation apply to me? “Yes”. The recommendations are basically the same whether you have experienced a cardiac event yourself or have a family history of heart disease before age 50.
That depends. Not everyone who has cardiac problems needs to restrict sodium, but those who have high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, or severely damaged heart should be especially vigilant. Reducing sodium reduces blood pressure which helps lower heart attack and stroke risk. To go salt free season your food with chopped fresh as dried herbs, spices, lemon juice and zest, or high quality flavored vinegar.
Moderate alcohol consumption may reduce heart attack risk, and red wine contains added antioxidant benefits.
Can I continue to drink alcohol?
Yes, in moderation. Alcohol can raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels, which have a protective effect on the heart. Moderate alcohol consumption has been shown to reduce heart attack risk, peripheral vascular disease and sudden cardiac death, and it inhibits the formation of dangerous artificial blood clots. Up to two dinks per day for a male or one for a female is fine. This isn’t a recommendation to start drinking but to provide limits for those who already do. The alcohol in wine, beer and spirits is equally effective, but red wine contains added antioxidant benefits.
Can I continue to eat our?
Yes, with caveats. After a heart attack or surgery, you need to become selective and assertive when dining out. Identify restaurants that will accommodate special requests, such as making fish or chicken baked or broiled, without added sauces, salt, or saturated fats. Make eating out the exception, not a routine. Even when choosing wisely, large portion sizes can tip your saturated fat and sodium scale for the day.
I haven’t suffered a heart attack or heat surgery, but I have a family history of heart disease. Do these recommendation apply to me? “Yes”. The recommendations are basically the same whether you have experienced a cardiac event yourself or have a family history of heart disease before age 50.
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