**Harmful foods after open heart surgery** After open heart surgery, it is very important to follow a healthy diet to speed up the recovery process and prevent future heart problems. Some foods can have a negative effect on heart health and should be avoided. Important note: **Be sure to discuss the permitted and unauthorized foods with your doctor.** ### **foods to avoid** - ❌ **fatty and fried foods**: consumption of saturated oils and trans fats can **increase cholesterol** and clog arteries. - ❌ **too much salt**: salty foods such as fast foods, canned goods and salty snacks cause **increase in blood pressure**. - **Industrial sugar and sweets**: high consumption of refined sugars can lead to weight gain and **heart problems**. - ❌ **Processed meats**: Sausages, sausages and ready-made hamburgers contain salt and preservatives that are harmful to the heart. - ❌ **Fizzy and alcoholic beverages**: These drinks can increase blood sugar levels and harm **heart health**. Harmful foods after open heart surgery ### Fatty and fried foods - ❌ types of fast food (hamburgers, pizza, fried potatoes) - Fried foods (fried chicken, nuggets, chips) - ❌ high-fat dairy products (cream, butter, fatty cheeses) ### salty foods (high sodium) - ❌ fast foods and ready meals - Canned foods and packaged foods (canned beans, salted olives) - Salty snacks (chips, puffs, salted nuts) ### Foods with high sugar - All kinds of sweets and industrial cakes - ❌ carbonated and energy drinks - Jam, honey and artificial syrups ### Processed and high-fat meats - Sausage, sausage, hot dog - Fatty red meats (lamb, high-fat meats) - ❌ offal, heart and liver ### Harmful drinks - ❌ carbonated and energy drinks - ❌ Alcoholic drinks - ❌ strong tea and coffee (high caffeine consumption) Important advice: After open heart surgery, it is better to eat a low-fat, low-salt diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and low-fat proteins for better recovery. **Dr. Dadres**, **cardiologist in Tehran**, works in the field of **diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases**. Also, you can get in touch with them for advice on **care after heart surgery** and proper nutrition. The experience and knowledge of **Dr. Dadres** helps patients to maintain their **heart health** in the best way.