Thursday, February 7, 2013

Heart Failure and Low Sodium Diets



Because Josh's Ejection Fraction was initially so low, he was (might still be until we get it over 50) considered Heart Failure.  It can be extremely confusing when shopping for cook books and recipes because there is "heart healthy" stuff all over the place.  The problem with that is, a lot of these foods and recipes still have loads of sodium and aren't heart failure safe.  Josh and I are both on pinterest and each have a heart healthy board with good recipes we've found and products!  Josh had a huge craving for tacos one day after he was back home.  Tortillas have horrible sodium numbers.  Shopping online, he actually found a company that makes a delicious corn taco shell with no salt.  He has found a handful of interesting things like this.  When I grocery shop, I really focus on sticking to just a couple departments---produce (in my opinion, the most important), fish & chicken,  dairy (we have an 18 month old that downs milk like nothing else), and the frozen section (and no, not those nasty frozen dinners or anything-strictly fruits and veggies!!!!)  Those of you with heart failure or a family member with it, what is their favorite recipe or low sodium product? ♥ My heart healthy pinterest board and Josh's heart healthy pinterest board. Come follow us!

1 comment:

  1. Loving this blog! Keep it up and I hope many other people get to read it and learn from it xo

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