Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and Your Diet

• Limit sodium in your diet by not using salt in cooking or at the table.
• Small, frequent meals may be better tolerated.
• Fluids may need to be restricted. Check with your doctor.
• Weighing yourself daily is one way to monitor fluid weight gain.
• If fluids are restricted, try rinsing your mouth with mouthwash, or suck on hard candy or ice chips to quench your thirst.
• Include fiber with your balanced meals.
• If your appetite decreases, check with your doctor and dietitian about adding a nutrition supplement.

Contact your doctor before making any diet changes as related to your medical condition.

To make an appointment for nutrition counseling:

Outpatient diet counseling – 610-954-1000

Diabetes Center – 610-954-3025