The diet plan of heart attack patients must be revamped to include these foods
Heart attack can come with dangerous consequences. However, you can lead a better life post this medical condition too if you pay attention to the food you eat. There are better ways to lead a healthy life after you have suffered from this heart ailment.
Below are listed some foods that you can take post a heart attack. You will not only feel better but also will be able to lead a healthy life.
1 Unsalted Almond Butter
This is a food item that you should be definitely trying post the heart attack. The unsalted piece is of much relevance here as added sugar, fats and natural sugars are found in abundance in nut butter, whether it is composed of peanuts or any other nut.
Nutt butters are rich in fatty acids and considered good for the human body. As a replacement to the white bread toast, you can take the whole grain toast with unsalted nut butter. This will work wonders for your heart and make you healthy.
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2 Sugary Drinks
Sugary drinks are to be avoided otherwise after a heart attack. If you need to include the same in your daily diet, it is recommended that you take only eight ounces a day. Ideally, a 12 ounce of bottle of soda has ten teaspoons of sugar.
Sugary drinks, if included in a balanced manner, can work wonders for your heart.
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3 Black and Red Grapes
Grapes are always good for being included in the diet and more so for those who have survived a heart attack. Grapes plucked freshly from the vine are a health additive. Grapes are known to contain a chemical known as resveratrol, which prevents the platelets in the blood from sticking.
Red wine is also a great health additive for such patients if taken in moderation. Those of you who are not addictive to wine, however, should not go for the same as it does have some other health risks.
Any male can take up to two glasses of wine everyday while it is recommended that women should limit the intake to one glass only.
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4 Salmon
Salmon is a great food for those who have suffered from heart attack. It is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. As per the research conducted by American Heart Association, it is recommended to have two servings of fish if you have suffered from a heart ailment.
In case, you do not have a liking for Salmon, you can opt for trout, tuna and mackerel too. Eating any of these fishes have multiple benefits including lowering of triglycerides. In addition, these prevent the blood from clotting and are a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
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5 Refined or Highly Processed Grains
While it will be beneficial if you are able to have some whole wheat grains, alternatively you can also try upto seven servings of refined or processed grains if whole grains are not available. Whole wheat grains help you to reduce your excess weight and lower the blood pressure.
In case you opt for highly processed grains, the same does have trans fats, which make its health value increase to a certain extent.
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6 Beverages That Benefit
You could well begin by drinking upto four cups of water every day. Green tea can also be tried and if you have a liking for coffee, you can include 1-3 cups of coffee in your daily diet schedule as coffee pigments are good for health.
You can opt for having a protein and fibre rich breakfast also. You can alternatively include protein powder, cherries and blueberries as also almond milk and chia seeds in your daily dose of diet.
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7 Healthy Fats
Seafood, virgin olive oil, nuts can be included in daily diet as these lower the chance of any heart ailment. Fats from sources as avocado, dark chocolate and seeds can also be tried occasionally.
A healthy diet is the key to a better life and if you follow a stringent diet schedule, you can remain healthy for long, even after suffering from heart-related complications.
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