Diet for heart disease

Heart disease is a very common disease nowadays. Many people suffer from this disease every year. People with this disease should pay attention to all aspects of their lives, which will be of great help in regulating all aspects of the body. Therefore, many people are not clear about the diet for heart disease, and this group of people should not eat casually.

So what about the diet for heart disease? It is best to have a reasonable combination, so that it will be of great help to all aspects of the body, allowing the body to develop healthily, and at the same time it can have a good effect on improving the body.

Diet for heart disease:

1. Daily cholesterol intake should not exceed 300 mg.

2. Fat intake should not exceed 30% of total calories.

3. Eat less or no refined sugar foods such as sucrose and glucose.

4. Eat more foods rich in vitamin C, such as fruits, fresh vegetables, and vegetable oils.

5. Eat less foods high in saturated fatty acids and cholesterol, such as fatty meat, egg yolks, animal oils, animal offal, etc.

6. The diet should be high in potassium and low in sodium. Eating soy products and drinking tea are encouraged.

7. Eat regularly and do not be too hungry or too full.

8. Eat appropriate amounts of fiber foods (including cereal starches) to keep bowel movements smooth.

Dietary taboos for patients with heart disease:

1. Avoid stimulating food and drinks and stimulant drugs: chili, ginger, pepper, tobacco, alcohol and drinking a lot of strong tea, taking stimulant drugs such as caffeine and amphetamine will also put a burden on the heart. This is especially important for patients with rheumatic heart disease who have poor heart function.

2. Appropriately limit salt intake: The principle is the same as limiting salt intake. Patients with rheumatic heart disease should eat less sodium-rich foods such as bananas to avoid edema.

3. Drink beverages slowly: Drinking a large amount of water, tea, soup, fruit juice, soda or other beverages at one time will quickly increase blood volume, thereby increasing the burden on the heart. Therefore, do not drink too much food or drink, it is best not to exceed 500 ml at a time. When you need to drink more water, drink it in several times, a little less each time, with longer intervals between each drink.

4. Eat small meals frequently. Patients with heart disease should not eat too much. The total daily energy should be consumed in 4 to 5 times to reduce excessive gastrointestinal fullness and diaphragm elevation after meals, and avoid increased cardiac workload. Dinner should be eaten early and should be light. Do not eat or drink much other food or water after dinner.

5. Appropriately limit the intake of protein and calories. In heart failure, daily protein intake can be controlled at 25-30 grams, with 600 kcal of heat energy; after 2-3 days, protein intake can be increased to 40-50 grams, with 1000-1500 kcal of heat energy. After the condition improves, gradually increase protein and heat energy, but not too high to avoid increasing the burden on the heart.

6. Eat food that is easily digestible. Heart disease patients have decreased blood circulation, gastrointestinal congestion and edema, which affect the digestion and absorption of food. Therefore, the food consumed should be easily digestible. You can start with liquid or semi-liquid diet, and then switch to soft rice.

7. Adequate vitamins and appropriate amounts of inorganic salts, such as vitamin B1 and vitamin C, should be supplied to protect the myocardium. Supply appropriate amount of calcium to maintain normal myocardial activity. Potassium has a protective effect on the heart, and its deficiency can cause arrhythmia. When using diuretics, in addition to potassium supplementation, you should also pay attention to the supply of magnesium and zinc.

Through the above introduction, we have some understanding of the diet for heart disease. Therefore, these patients should pay attention to their diet so that the body can develop healthily and no other problems will arise. In addition, a reasonable diet can also help improve the disease, so it is also a good choice.