Any1 had a heart attack?

Hello! recently my father had a heart attack and of course now he is placed on special diet no large amounts of salt etc.. im just wondering if any1 has experiences see the problem my dad now has is his lunch at work. He doesnt know what to take with him to eat that might be good for him! he has access to a microwave and such but i know its hard for him cus he was a really really bad eater b4 this happened.

[jondsam]

Well cut out all dairy, no cheese, no milk, no dairy.  No meats at all, very low sodium foods.  Do eat fruits, do eat vegetables.  No fried food, no fast food.  Etc. Pretty much eat the diet that no one wants to eat

[Flycaster305]

Most insurance companies cover the costs of a dietician's services following a heart attack. Education is the key to heart health.  Changes of diet are essential to good heart health after a heart attack.  I've changed my diet, lost over 50 pounds. It isn't difficult at all to give up fast food.  After abstaining from it for a short period of time, fast food loses appeal in a hurry, and believe me, a healthy diet is food that can taste good, be very satisfying.  I wouldn't worry a whit about what other people eat or wants to eat.
  

[erijon]

Flycaster is right, just a short time off of fast food and you wonder what you ever liked about it in the first place. I really does not take long. Once I got off it ands started an exercise routine I too have lost weight, over 60 pounds to date. There are limits on what foods should be part of your diet, but it can be very satisfying, just takes a little experimenting!

Good luck to your father!

Jon

[gokuangel]

TY Guys!! hes been doing!  my parents dont have insurance so i guess thats why he didnt get to talk with a dietician i know they gave him pamphelts about it and such and that they told him what he needed to do! hes just been struggling when he goes to work he doesnt what he take that he can have!