What is a good diabetic cardiac diet?

Answer by  lif0a0 (25)

A good diet for someone with both diabetes and cardiac problems can be found at the American Heart Association site and search for the Healthy Heart Diet. Simple sugars need to be eliminated and do not add any table salt. Fresh produce is great and lots of low fat protein.

Answer by  Connie123 (44)

ok diabiatics must mantain a certain level of sugar in their system and people with heart conditions must keep it low salt, low fat and low colestorol. i would recommend non oily fish with steamed vegetables. avoid fried food, do not add sugar, salt, oil, butter or fat to food.

Answer by  jb68 (207)

You may want to look into the Dean Ornish/Life Choice diet. It's a vegetarian diet that is very low-fat and low-cholesterol, and while it isn't specifically diabetic, it could be customized to meet diabetic restrictions.

Answer by  Elizabeth1297 (87)

Look for foods that are low in fat, salt, and processed sugars. Whole grains and fresh vegetables should form the cornerstone of your diet.

Answer by  poohwriter (110)

You need to include foods high in fiber like vegetables with peels, fruits and whole grains. Stay away from cakes, pie, cookies and salty snacks. Specifically, kidney beans, oats, blueberries, pumpkin, tomatoes, soybeans, nuts and olive oil are great for you.

Answer by  Judith87 (79)

You should avoid fats as much as possible, and eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds. Olive oil is better than butter and fresh fish is preferable to meat. In general terms, the mediterranean diet is the best for your health and, more specifically, for cardiac problems.

Answer by  lou (792)

You should always check with your physician or nutritionist first. Some medications react with certain foods. Eat lean meat. Stay away from too much red meat. Fish and poultry are good. You should not eat fried foods, instead try grilling, baking or broiling. Eat whole grain products and limit corn and potatoes. Canned and frozen foods are high in salt.