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Suggest Diet For Heart Protection As On Heart Medication

My father was just prescribed a new heart medication for his a-fib diagnosis. In the past he has taken digoxin, but now he has been given flecainide acetate. He maintains a fairly vegan diet (eggs in baked goods, fish a few times a month), but otherwise keeps to beans, whole grains, fruits, leafy greens, among many other vegetables. He has been told that the fiber in his diet may be problematic, so he is considering changing his diet, which is unfortunate as it is a healthy one for his heart. I have read online that a vegetarian diet may result in more alkaliine urine, which in turn would metabolize the drug more slowly, perhaps resulting in the ability to use a lower dosage- no warnings about fiber, other than waiting some time after taking the medication before ingesting a lot of fiber. Thank you for your time.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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i understand your concern well EatingWell's Heart-Healthy Meal Plan provides an overall healthy-eating program. The menus are packed with nutrient-rich foods, including whole grains, lean meats, low-fat dairy and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. The program also meets nutritional criteria specific to people with cardiovascular disease or those hoping to prevent its development...fish is a very good source for omega3 and 6..which play a very good role in a healthy heart's life..you shouls avoid saturated fats..have skimmed milk..oats..brown rice..fresh fruits..vegetables..eat red for a healthy heart like carrot,,pomegranate,,etc..
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Suggest Diet For Heart Protection As On Heart Medication

i understand your concern well EatingWell s Heart-Healthy Meal Plan provides an overall healthy-eating program. The menus are packed with nutrient-rich foods, including whole grains, lean meats, low-fat dairy and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. The program also meets nutritional criteria specific to people with cardiovascular disease or those hoping to prevent its development...fish is a very good source for omega3 and 6..which play a very good role in a healthy heart s life..you shouls avoid saturated fats..have skimmed milk..oats..brown rice..fresh fruits..vegetables..eat red for a healthy heart like carrot,,pomegranate,,etc.. i hope this can help you...