You’ve seen an unhealthy heart. You’ve worked alongside surgeons to help fix it. At Connect Perfusion, we know your job demands both skill and stamina, and we want your heart to stay as strong as the patients you care for. Because to us, you’re not just part of the team — you’re the heartbeat of it.
We care deeply about your well-being, not just while you’re in the OR, but long after your shift ends. That’s why we’re sharing a grocery list full of heart-healthy foods.
Even small tweaks to your daily meals can protect your heart from conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which increase the risk of heart disease which is the leading cause of death globally. Prevention starts in the kitchen, and what you put in your cart matters.
Here are some nutrient-packed, cardiologist-approved choices to guide your next grocery run:
Fruits and Vegetables
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- Fresh picks: okra, edamame, carrots, cabbage, apples, bananas, oranges, blueberries, and tomatoes
- Leafy greens: spinach, romaine, kale, arugula, bok choy
- Canned veggies (low sodium, under 140 mg)
- Frozen veggies (no added sauces)
- Canned, frozen, or dried fruits (no added sugar)
Dairy
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- Soy milk or soy yogurt
- Fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk, yogurt, and cheese
- Low-fat cottage cheese
Whole Grains
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- Whole-grain bread, tortillas, and English muffins
- Unsweetened cereals like oatmeal or shredded wheat
- Brown or wild rice, quinoa, oats
- Whole-wheat pasta or couscous
Proteins
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- Seafood: salmon, tuna, trout, oysters, sardines
- Poultry: skinless turkey or chicken breast
- Lean meats: sirloin, lean ground beef, pork shoulder
- Plant-based: black beans, chickpeas, lentils, tofu
- Eggs
- Unsalted nuts/seeds (almonds, walnuts, flaxseed)
- Natural nut butters (peanut or almond)
Healthy Fats and Oils
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- Cook with olive or vegetable oil instead of butter
- Choose vinaigrettes over creamy dressings
- Use low-fat or light mayonnaise
At Connect Perfusion, we believe the best care starts with caring for ourselves. By fueling your body with heart-smart choices, you’re investing in a future with more energy, more health, and more time doing what you love.
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