Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? We understand how important your loved ones health
concerns are and we hope these tips will help.
“After a diagnosis of heart failure, “reduce salt intake” is one of the first pieces of advice doctors offer. Sodium contributes to fluid retention, and too much sodium is one of the most common triggers for exacerbation. For this reason, doctors recommend that those with heart failure limit salt intake to 1,500 to 2,000 milligrams of sodium per day.
But how to do that? Start by following recommendations for managing diet for heart failure. Putting away the salt shaker helps, as does learning to cook with other flavors, such as garlic, citrus, and herbs. However, many people find it’s much harder than they expected to reduce sodium intake,” Continue reading>>
