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Red Red Wine MP3

Red, Red Wine. Not only is it delicious and perfect with some foods, it has also been proven that a glass of red wine per day, helps your blood flow. Most red table wines contain a trace amount of sugar and zero fat grams. There are many red wines on the market ranging from sweet to very dry. Drink what suits your own taste.
The Heart Failure Center.com would like to remind you not to over indulge, but a glass of red wine with your meal, or after dinner is heart healthy.

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Take it to Heart - Sodium MP3 Sound Clip

While diet should be considered important for everyone, Heart Failure patients need to pay strict attention to what they are eating, specifically their sodium intake.

When reading about Heart Failure, the term "low sodium intake" always pops up. While many people believe that means not picking up the salt shaker, they are unaware how much sodium is already in the foods they buy; not to mention the sodium in fast food. By simply taking the time to read the Nutrition Facts on food labels and choosing foods with lower sodium, people can drastically cut their sodium intake.

The Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for most Heart failure patients is less than 2,000 milligrams per day. Each patient should consult their physician for dietary guidelines.