Nutrition in Heart Failure: What to Watch Out For

The most important element of nutritional therapy in heart failure is sodium restriction. Keep daily salt intake below 1,500-2,000 mg. Avoid adding salt and processed foods.

Fluid restriction is important in advanced heart failure. Aim for 1.5-2 liters daily. Daily weight monitoring is invaluable for detecting fluid retention early.

Eating small, frequent meals prevents excessive cardiac workload for digestion. Alcohol should be limited or stopped.