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    The document discusses the Cardiac Diet, also known as the Heart-Healthy or DASH Diet, which aims to minimize stress on the heart. It recommends eating fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean meats while limiting sodium, saturated fat, and alcohol. Specific food group servings and daily checklists are provided to help follow the diet. Additional resources like the American Heart Association are listed for more information on heart-healthy living.

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    The document discusses the Cardiac Diet, also known as the Heart-Healthy or DASH Diet, which aims to minimize stress on the heart. It recommends eating fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean meats while limiting sodium, saturated fat, and alcohol. Specific food group servings and daily checklists are provided to help follow the diet. Additional resources like the American Heart Association are listed for more information on heart-healthy living.

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    The document discusses the Cardiac Diet, also known as the Heart-Healthy or DASH Diet, which aims to minimize stress on the heart. It recommends eating fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean meats while limiting sodium, saturated fat, and alcohol. Specific food group servings and daily checklists are provided to help follow the diet. Additional resources like the American Heart Association are listed for more information on heart-healthy living.

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    the Cardiac Diet


     WHAT IS THE CARDIAC DIET?
    The Cardiac Diet, also known as the Heart-Healthy Diet

    or the DASH Diet, is an eating plan that can help you

    minimize the stress put on your heart.

    Sodium,
    Decreasing IncreasingCalcium,
    Saturated fat, & Alcohol Potassium, and Fiber

     HOW CAN I EAT A CARDIAC DIET?


    Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy, and lean
    meats are key factors to consider when transitioning to a cardiac diet

    <2 servings of 3 oz

    cooked meat,

    poultry, or fish per

    day*
    4-5 servings of Fruit 2-3 servings of

    4-5 servings of low fat dairy

    Vegetables per day* per day*

    AT THE GROCERY STORE


    Read Nutrition Labels to reduce Salt
    Come Prepared. Pick out some recipes
    and Fat intake. Look for "Low Sodium" to
    each week and stick to a grocery list. This
    indicate less than 140 mg per serving or
    will help you stay on task and avoid buying
    "Reduced Sodium" for 25% less than the
    convenience foods high in fat, sugar, and
    regular version. "Low fat" indicates 3g or
    salt.
    less per serving.
    Shop the Outer Aisles First. Fresh fruit,
    Choose Fresh or Frozen Fruits and
    vegetables, lean meats, and dairy products
    Vegetables. Canned items contain extra
    are usually stored here. After, go to the
    sodium. Frozen fruits and vegetables are
    center aisles for whole grains, beans, and
    just as nutritious as fresh with cost saving
    frozen fruits and vegetables.
    benefits!

    How to Use Herbs and Spices


    SPICE UP YOUR KITCHEN Basil- Red sauces, pastas, Italian and

    Thai dishes

    Ditch the salt shaker and reach for herbs and spices! Curry Powder- Indian dishes, stews,

    soups, add to rice or scrambled eggs


    Tips and Tricks to Reduce Sodium for a spicy twist

    Look for the American Heart Association Cumin- Mexican dishes, chicken,

    checkmark on the package black beans, or fish tacos.

    Cinnamon- Baked oatmeal, breads,


    Choose garlic powder over garlic salt
    sprinkled on fruit, or added to beef
    Try your food before reaching for the salt shaker.
    dishes for a deeper flavor
    You may be grabbing the salt out of habit.
    Paprika- BBQ rubs and marinades,

    Select your condiments carefully. Ketchup, ranch adds a smoky flavor

    dressing, and mayonnaise often contain high Rosemary- Breads, pork, lamb, or

    roasted vegetables
    amounts of salt

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
    Contact Mercy Cardiac Rehab Center to receive additional

    education on heart-healthy living and counseling for stress

    reduction.

    Phone: (314) 525-4091

    Address: 10012 Kennerly Rd, Suite 105 St. Louis, MO 63128

    American Heart Association- Recipes, health topics, other resources

    https://www.heart.org/

    *Based of 2000 calorie/day diet

    S O U R C E S : A M E R I C A N H E A R T A S S O C I A T I O N
    DAILY CHECK-LIST
    Fruit
    -1 med whole fruit
    -1/4 cup dried fruit
    -1/2 cup frozen or canned fruit
    -6 oz. fruit juice

    Vegetables
    -1 cup raw leafy
    -1/2 cup cooked
    -6 oz. vegetable juice

    Dairy- Skim or 1%
    - 8 oz. milk
    - 1 cup yogurt
    - 1 1/2 oz. cheese

    Protein or Lean Meat


    - 3 oz. cooked lean meat, skinless
    poultry, or fish

    Grains
    - 1 slice whole grain bread
    -1 cup whole grain cereal
    -1/2 cup cooked pasta or rice
    4-5 servings / week

    Nuts, Seeds, Dry Beans


    -1/2 cup cooked beans
    -1 tbsp. seeds
    -1/3 cup nuts

    Fats/ Oils
    - 1 tsp margarine or butter
    - 1 tbsp. light salad dressing
    - 1 tsp vegetable oil

    Water
    -Men: 15 cups or 7 water bottles
    -Women: 11 cups or 5 water bottles

    Exercise: 30-60 minutes of


    aerobic exercise 4 days/week

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