Take Care of Your Heart With Healthy Foods

Our hearts work very hard for us every day, as they beat about 100,000 times a day, pumping nearly 5.7 liters of blood every minute. With all that it does so that we can live a happy life, it deserves the utmost care, and as a primary caregiver in California, we want to help you!

As with everything in life, challenges can come, and sometimes they involve health problems such as heart disease. Coronary artery disease, heart arrhythmias, heart failure, and congenital heart disease are a few of the many complications that can compromise your safety. If it is a terminal heart condition, a hospice nurse from our team is ready to be by your side to ease your pain.

Along with the care and support you can receive from our skilled nurses at Elka Hospice Care, Inc., the food that you eat holds great importance to your overall health, which is why, whether you are living with a heart condition or not, you have to ensure that the food that you consume positively contributes to achieving or maintaining good heart health, such as the following:

• Dairy
  It is best to opt for fat-free or low-fat options of milk, yogurt, cheese, and soy beverages.
  
• Healthy fats and oils
  Swap saturated fats with unsaturated ones such as vegetable oil, light mayonnaise, and oil-based salad dressings.
  
• Protein
  There are a variety of protein-rich foods, such as seafood, chicken or turkey breast, and lean meats.

Combined with making better choices in your daily life and following your healthcare provider’s advice and prescriptions for your health condition, you are on your way to protecting and managing the state of your heart. Gain control over your life with our hospice care in North Hollywood, California!