A cardiac diet also known as a heart healthy diet is a diet focus on reducing sodium, fat and cholesterol intake. The diet is recommended for people with cardiovascular disease or people looking for a healthier diet.
Ration
Alcohol | Limited |
Bread | Bakery products with a high fat and salt content are prohibited; whole grain flour is preferred |
Cereals | |
Eggs | |
Fish | Canned food and salted fish are prohibited |
Fruit | |
Meat and poultry | Poultry and lean meats without skin are allowed; canned food, bacon, bacon and other smoked meats are prohibited |
Milk | Low fat dairy products are allowed |
Mushrooms | |
Nuts | |
Oil and butter | Vegetable oils (rapeseed, corn, olive, safflower), low-fat mayonnaise, soft margarine are allowed. Tropical oils (coconut, palm and palm kernel), hard margarine, butter are limited. |
Sauces | Creamy, cheese, sweet sauces are limited |
Soft drinks | Unsweetened drinks allowed |
Sweets | Only low-fat sweets are allowed |
Vegetables | Canned food is prohibited |
Examples of dishes