Conditions such as high blood pressure and coronary artery disease can lead to CHF.
How It Works
Heart-healthy diets like the Mediterranean diet and DASH diet share many similar characteristics.
Both eating patterns emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes while limiting saturated fats.
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Nevertheless, in general, meals should be spread evenly throughout the day.
Find an eating pattern that works best for you and be consistent with it.
Considerations and Practical Advice
To get started, these tips may help.
Its important to work with your healthcare professional before making any big changes to your diet.
Theketo dietis a high-fat, very-low-carbohydrate diet.
Diets high in fat may pose risks for heart health.
Whether or not people with diabetes, especially those taking insulin, should follow a keto diet remains controversial.
Most studies on the connection have been short-term and have reached a variety of conclusions.
The long-termeffects of the keto diet on heart healthremain unclear.
The keto diet remains controversial.
A Word From Verywell
Preventing or managing CHF may involve many dietary and lifestyle changes.
Having a support person or partner who is also following a heart-healthy diet may make it easier for you.
Popular science-based diets for congestive heart failure include the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet.
it’s possible for you to purchase pre-made salt-free seasonings or make your own at home.
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