Therapeutic nutritionist, Ruwaida Idris, explained that it is important for the heart patient to follow up with the specialist doctor to see if he can fast or not according to his health condition and the degree of disease; So that fasting does not pose a danger to him.
Rowaida said to News 24The heart patient must follow up with the specialized doctor so that fasting does not pose a danger to him, and refer to a therapeutic nutritionist to organize the appropriate nutritional schedule for his health condition, as the health status varies from one patient to another.
She added that it is preferable for heart patients to eat soup that contains a few vegetables in its high-fat content in fiber, and samosas from ground, millet or oats baked in the oven, in addition to eating fish or grilled chicken breasts, salad with lemon and a little olive oil.
She indicated that among the foods prohibited for heart patients are foods rich in fats, fried foods, red meat and sweets that are high in fat and sugars, noting that care should be taken to eat fresh seasonal fruits in quantities determined according to the person’s caloric needs.
Rowaida pointed out that the heart patient often suffers from chronic diseases such as pressure and diabetes, so the patient’s family should not rely on the Internet or the opinions and advice of family and friends regarding diet and sports as a lifestyle. The life of the whole family, health has no price and does not return if it is gone.
