LOW-SODIUM MEALS
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Traditional family recipes may be high in sodium, and heart-healthy meals often call for less or no salt.
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Tips for healthcare professionals
- Discuss dietary preferences and offer simple solutions on how to adjust everyday meals to enhance their nutritional value.
- Little changes can make a big difference. Propose replacing fattier proteins – like fried chicken or dark meat – with lean proteins – like skinless chicken or turkey breasts – which are naturally lower in sodium.
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“Family is really important to me, and it’s also a very important part of my Mexican-American culture. And for better or worse…so is salty food. At family gatherings, I’ve learned to speak up! But also, I make it clear that it’s because of my heart failure, and not their cooking.”
Living with heart failure since 2021