There’s no cure for heart failure, but what you eat can help you manage the condition and minimize its impact Heart failure is a serious condition where the heart struggles to pump blood effectively, leading to a reduced supply of oxygen and nutrients to the body One of the key strategies in managing heart failure is following a low sodium diet. The heart failure society of america, inc (hfsa) represents the first organized efort by heart failure experts from the americas to provide a forum for all those interested in heart function, heart failure, and congestive heart failure (chf) research and patient care. Eating a low sodium diet is a priority for heart failure patients
Failure to manage the sodium in your diet may lead to severe symptoms, an increased need for hospital stays and a quicker progression of your disease. Adjusting diet by reducing sodium and limiting fluid intake can help manage fluid buildup, a common issue with congestive heart failure When reducing sodium, aim for foods labeled “low sodium. Following a low sodium diet have no more than 2,000 mg of sodium each day from food and drink or as prescribed by your doctor O more than 140 mg of sodium per serving Foods with more than 300 mg of sodium per serving ma do not add salt to your food during cooking or at the table.
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