Low-Sodium diet after a heartattack

reesegrace1

My husband had a heart attack, doctor suggested a low-sodium diet of no more than 1500-2000mg sodium, we try to stay closer to 1500mg. Does anyone have any ideas for low-sodium meals or snacks or on the go for the road eating ideas?

YellowD0gs

I'm in that boat, and my daily menu is open. Sending friend request. My mindset is a limit of 500 mg for each of 3 meals per day first, to make room for splurging and snacks a bit later if I was under earlier. Then the mantra... "No Cans, No Bags, No Boxes" (unless confirmed safe). Fresh, whole, and unprocessed is always a safe bet. As for on-the-go snacks, I work with my son's Scout Troop, so fresh and some dried fruit, some trail mixes and nuts are surprisingly low, Kind makes some very low sodium snack bars, low sodium canned tuna or chicken, dark chocolates, some peanut butters are kinda low. Hope this helps!

missysippy930

Try to limit processed foods as they have added sodium and sugar. Cooking your food from scratch allows you to control sodium. A lot herbs and spices to season your food with. Raw fruits and veggies. There are many websites for low sodium recipes, including the American Heart Association.

runnermom419

I would really suggest that you and your husband meet with a registered dietitian to go over all this. Especially since there are underlying medical issues.

But, in the meantime, the advice above is great. Limit processed foods, use herbs and other spices to season your food instead of salt. Load up on fresh fruits and veggies.

kshama2001

I'd be appalled, but not surprised, if a doctor gave no more information.

Do asked for a referral to a RD.

runnermom419 wrote: »

I would really suggest that you and your husband meet with a registered dietitian to go over all this. Especially since there are underlying medical issues.

But, in the meantime, the advice above is great. Limit processed foods, use herbs and other spices to season your food instead of salt. Load up on fresh fruits and veggies.

Katmary71

I agree with sticking to whole foods and cooking from scratch. My blood pressure has gone up the last few months so I'm avoiding salt too, not as easy as I thought! I put extra cinnamon in my oatmeal and garlic powder and smoked paprika or a chili powder without salt on my popcorn now. Penzey's used to sell a 4 bottle package of herb blends without salt, my favorite of those is Mural of Flavor on eggs and vegetables.

wilson10102018

Sodium is your electrolyte. Without it your organs fail. So, low sodium diets should be carefully planned and monitored. If your doctor hasn't put that in place, shame on him. With sodium, lower is only better when you don't go below about 1200mg. Safest low sodium diet is 2000mg. So follow the advice above for a nutrition plan.