What foods should not be eaten during myocardial infarction?

Patients with myocardial infarction need to pay attention to some dietary knowledge and methods in life, because some foods are not suitable for patients, such as foods with too high calories. Patients with myocardial infarction need to pay attention to controlling their weight, and should avoid foods with too high cholesterol, such as animal offal.

1. Control total calorie intake

Clinical data show that obese people are more likely to suffer from myocardial infarction because excessive fat surrounds the heart, compressing the myocardium and causing weakened myocardial function. Therefore, it is necessary to control weight and limit total calories. When resting, the daily calorie supply should be 25-30 kcal/kg body weight.

2. Eat small, frequent meals

Chew slowly, eat three, four or five times, and eat until you are 70% to 80% full. Don't overeat. Eat low sugar, salt and fat. Quit smoking, drink less alcohol and eat spicy food. Of course, don't eat spicy food such as chili peppers.

Patients with myocardial infarction usually eat more fresh green vegetables and fruits, as well as carrots, black fungus, oatmeal, oatmeal powder, dates, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, etc. Pork and seafood are not allowed.

When stewing soup, please make sure to remove the top layer of oil before drinking it. Drink plenty of boiled water in moderation, and drink a glass of boiled water about half an hour before going to bed and after waking up.

3. Low cholesterol, low fat diet

Patients with myocardial infarction should use corn oil, rapeseed oil, sesame oil, peanut oil, soybean oil, etc. as cooking oil in their daily diet. The above-mentioned vegetable oils do not contain cholesterol, are unsaturated fatty acids, and are beneficial to the patient's recovery.

You should avoid eating animal offal that is high in cholesterol, excessive animal fat, and eat more soy products. The total daily cholesterol intake should be controlled below 300 mg.