My Husband recently had a heart attack, followed by bypass surgery. Before he was released from the hospital, I asked the cardiologist about my husband’s diet. The doctor said he could have any thing he wants- in moderation. I don’t want him eating steak and ice-cream sundaes! But now how will I convince him he shouldn’t? Ellen
Ask for referral to a cardiac rehabilitation centre where you both can go to learn about healthy eating and safe exercise. Here’s why that’s important (get your husband to read this)
A recent study of more than 30,00 people (average age 66) who had suffered a heart attack or stroke or had type 2 diabetes and were thought to be getting the best medicine possible found that those who ate a heart-healthy diet cut their risk of cardiovascular death by 35 per cent, the risk of another heart attack by 14 per cent, and the risk of congestive heart failure by 28 per cent. They ate lots of fish, vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes and not much saturated fat, dietary cholesterol or sodium. Life style changes including diet and exercise, when added to surgery and meds, really do have good results.
Join him in the adventure, and you both should be able to enjoy the coming years with vim and vigour.
King Features Syndicate,
Thanks,
The Hindu- Well Being,
24/02/2013
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