A healthy diet after heart surgery is crucial to your recovery, and helps protect your heart against other problems. Optimal nutrition can help speed healing, so you regain your strength and energy. A good diet can help you control your weight, which is important in maintaining good cardiovascular health. Your doctor or dietitian can work with you to create a meal plan that is right for you, but here are some general guidelines to keep in mind when creating a diet after heart surgery.
Enjoy fresh, Whole Foods
According to the American Heart Association, your best bet is to choose a variety of
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- whole grains
- Pains
- lean meat (including fish)
- dairy products low in fat
generally, heart patients should follow a low fat, low cholesterol, high fiber diet
Cut the fat, salt and sugar
Limit consumption of saturated fats, sugar and salt, and avoid :.
- Processed meats
- Junk food
- Restaurants
The foods like liver and offal, eggs, whole milk, butter, cream, whole milk cheeses, fried foods and palm oil are high in saturated fats. Besides the cold meats, canned soups, canned spaghetti sauce, TV dinners, snacks and smoked fish are also high in salt. When choosing a diet after heart surgery, say no to these foods.
Address Side Effects
It is not uncommon to encounter problems like nausea, lack of appetite and constipation after cardiac surgery. You might be able to counter these issues by:
- Taking medication on a full stomach
- lots of water and other healthy liquids
- eat smaller drinking, more frequent meals
If you continue to experience these side effects, contact your doctor. For more information on heart health, visit the Heart and Vascular Institute UPMC.
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