Eat a Low-Sodium Diet and Maintain a Healthy Weight

• Remove the salt shaker from the table
• Eliminate cooking with salt and salt seasonings
• Choose more fresh foods (fruits, vegetables, fresh breads)
• Limit processed and prepackaged foods
• Choose low-sodium options when eating out or away from home
• Read food labels
• Use correct portion sizes
• Eat at least five fruits and vegetables a day
• Follow correct portion sizes
• Eat a variety of foods throughout the day
• Get enough dairy and protein
• Be active -- even housework counts

Heart Helpful Recipes

Pharmacy

Physicians use many different medications to treat the symptoms of heart failure. To find more information about the specific medications your doctor has prescribed for you, use the medications database in IU Health's A-Z Health Library.