What comes out of the kitchen is an important part of managing Heart Failure. We’ve provided a meal plan guide and recipe resource where you can search for hundreds of delicious, low-salt ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
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Click to download entire 28-day, low-salt meal plans based on your daily calorie target.
If you don’t have a daily calorie target, ask your doctor.
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Savor the flavor—without so much salt
Savor the flavor—without so much salt
When you have Heart Failure, it’s important to know how to read nutrition labels correctly. For example, if a can of soup contains 2 servings and each serving has 500 mg of sodium, then eating the entire can adds up to 1,000 mg of sodium total. Simply multiply the number of servings by the sodium content listed to get the total amount of salt in the package.
Click here for a quick and easy guide to reading Nutrition Fact labels and other salt-reducing tips.
Shop smart
Shop smart
Try opting for fresh or frozen vegetables over canned vegetables, lean cuts of meat like chicken and fish, and fresh foods over prepackaged choices.
Cook heart-healthy meals when eating in
Cook heart-healthy meals when eating in
When cooking at home, try selecting healthy proteins, like chicken or fish, and roasting or steaming them instead of frying them in oil. You should also try to eat a variety of foods to get the nutrition you need. And remember, cooking without salt doesn’t mean your food has to be boring. Try swapping salt for spices like cayenne or oregano for an added kick.
Read menus carefully when dining out
Read menus carefully when dining out
When in doubt, stick to items that have been steamed or grilled rather than fried and ask for all sauces to be left off or served on the side. If you make the right choices, it’s possible to eat out and still eat healthy—even at fast food restaurants.