The healthcare team may include a dietitian, nurse specialist or other health educator who specializes in helping people improve their diets. They'll discuss current eating habits with patients and their families and make recommendations for a more heart-healthy diet. People with heart failure shouldn't feel as though they have to change all of their eating habits at once. What's important is that they're making changes, ideally just one at a time. Once they make small changes, bigger changes won't seem so difficult.
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Salt causes the body to retain fluid, which increases the heart's workload. Simply remove the salt shaker from the kitchen table and stovetop to avoid cooking with salt or using it at meals. Use salt-free seasonings instead. Drain and rinse canned foods before preparing them to remove some of the salt. Explore our world of satisfying, heart-healthy recipes, and begin making delicious decisions right now.