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Living with Heart Failure | |
A Message from Rebecca Mountain DNP, RN | |
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When counseling heart failure patients in the hospital, we often hear that following a sodium-restricted diet is the most challenging part of the self-care regimen. This is true for newly diagnosed and more experienced patients. We hear you! Within this newsletter, pick up some new facts, bust some myths about sodium, and try some tasty recipes to keep you on track.
Speaking of staying on track, sign up for the October support group, where a CCH dietician will be giving tips for your low-salt diet. We’d love to “see” you at the meeting, where you can ask questions of the speaker, get support from fellow attendees, and give input on future topics you’d like us to cover. All new attendees will be entered for a chance to win an assortment of Mrs. Dash Salt-Free Seasonings that will be mailed to your home!
The support group is a virtual Zoom meeting you can join from anywhere you have internet access and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Never joined a Zoom meeting? No problem! We have you covered. Click here for Zoom Instructions for Virtual Meetings to see how easy it is, then scroll down and register for an upcoming support group.
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Support Group is a great way to increase your knowledge and get support from others living
with heart failure.
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Thursday, October 13th 2pm-3pm
Topic: Heart Failure Nutrition: Let us Help with Your Low Sodium Diet
Presenters: Regina Johnston MPH, RD, LDN, CDCES
REGISTER HERE
Thursday, November 10th 2pm-3pm
Topic: Surviving the Holidays
Presenter: Paula Levens, RN-BC, CCRP Board Certified Cardio Vascular Nurse, Certified Cardiac Rehab Professional
REGISTER HERE
Looking for more ways to learn about heart disease?
Explore other CCH virtual cardiac support groups.
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UPCOMING EVENT: October is Health Literacy Month | |
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Wednesday, October 19th 6:00-7:30 pm
Topic: How to Get the Most From Health Care: Boost Your Health Literacy!
Presenters: Carolyn Cutilli, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, Sofia Carreno, MSN, RN, Andrea Blount, MPH, BSN, RN, Emma Elizabeth Furth, MD
REGISTER HERE
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Three Sisters Soup
The three "sisters" in this Native American recipe refer to corn, beans, and squash.
Get the Recipe
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Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
Any leftover vegetables can be added to the slow cooker to enhance this minestrone soup—think parsnips, cabbage, potatoes, turnips, kale, and more. The more, the merrier when it comes to this soup.
Download the Recipe Now
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Tips for Reducing Sodium
The majority of sodium in our diets comes from packaged and restaurant food (not the salt shaker) as a result of food processing. Even foods that may not taste salty can be major sources of sodium.
Learn More Here.>>
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The Role of Sodium in Your Food
Most of the sodium that Americans consume—about 70%—comes from restaurant, prepackaged, and processed foods, including many products that don’t even taste salty. For consumers to make informed decisions about what they eat, it’s helpful to understand the role sodium plays in different foods.
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Low-Sodium Recipes
The American Association of Heart Failure Nurses created a recipe book to help heart failure patients and their families prepare low-sodium meals to keep them healthy. Click here to view this recipe book.
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Low-Sodium Seasoning Guide | |
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Get the Scoop of Sodium and Salt
When there’s extra sodium in your bloodstream, it pulls water into your blood vessels, increasing the total amount (volume) of blood inside them. With more blood flowing through your blood vessels, blood pressure increases. It’s like turning up the water supply to a garden hose — the pressure in the hose increases as more water is blasted through it.
Read More Here.>>
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Start tracking your sodium with this printable sodium tracker. It’s an easy way to keep tabs on how much sodium you’re getting in your diet. Jot down what you eat — that blueberry muffin for breakfast, or the garlic bread with last night’s spaghetti — and the accompanying sodium stats. Remember: sodium levels vary in the same foods depending on the brand or restaurant.
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7 Salty Sodium Myths Busted
Test your salt facts with this myth busting tool.
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Heart Health and Nutrition | |
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One-on-One Nutrition Counseling
Ready to take it to the next level? One-on-one nutrition counseling sessions begin with a one-hour consultation with one of our experienced registered dietitians who will assess your dietary needs. We will work with you to create an individualized, realistic nutritional plan that takes into consideration both your health goals and lifestyle. Our dietitians will provide you with evidence-based guidelines, meaning that your nutritional plan will be based on solid, proven research, not fads or trends. We will give you the education and motivation you need to reach your goals.
Read More Here.>>
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Health e-Living Blog
Chester County Hospital's Health e-Living Blog offers a regular serving of useful health and lifestyle information.
Check out topics on heart and vascular care, nutrition, stress management, and more here.
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Virtual Wellness Calendar
Chester County Hospital is offering FREE Virtual Wellness Classes to support your health and wellness goals. Check out our upcoming events here.
You can also sign up for our monthly Health e-Living Email Newsletter to learn about upcoming events.
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A special thank you to Becky Lavin, BSN, RN, Heart Failure Coordinator and trusted sidekick, for bringing together interesting content for these newsletters. Becky is taking requests for content and topics, and you may send them to her at Rebecca.Lavin@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.
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