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Nutrition Resources for Patients
Resources to help people follow a heart healthy eating pattern in their daily lives.
Poor diet is the leading risk factor for heart disease. There is a widespread misunderstanding that most Australians follow a healthy diet, when in reality most of them are not meeting the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
The resources below encourage and make it easy for patients to include the Heart Foundation’s heart healthy eating tips in their daily routine.
Resources for patients
Eating well to protect your heart (2020)
This resource outlines what a healthy eating pattern looks like. It also includes tips for healthier food choices and ways to prepare healthy meal
This resources is a a visual guide to how to eat well for a healthy heart, including how to put together a healthy plate.
Recipes
The Heart Foundation has a long history with providing consumers with heart healthy recipes, they are a practical translational tool, ensuring it is easy to put our heart healthy eating pattern into every-day use. Many of our recipes also come with recipe videos, or tips tricks and substitutions to ensure healthy eating is made easy.
Discover recipes hereRecipe booklets
These recipe booklets help patients to plan heart healthy meals. There are separate booklets for the different seasons. They also cover a wide range of ingredients and different types of foods.
Recipe booklets hereFor more information on healthy eating patterns, visit our Healthy Eating Patterns page.
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Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Research Directory
Research Directory
WEBINAR | Heart Health Checks: the critical role of the practice nurse
WEBINAR | Heart Health Checks: the critical role of the practice nurse
WEBINAR | Heart Health Checks: the critical role of the practice nurse
This webinar discusses the role of practice nurses in conducting heart health checks...
Smart Heart Guidelines App
Smart Heart Guidelines App
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Support after a heart attack
Support after a heart attack
Support after a heart attack
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After being treated for atrial fibrillation, Boyd is now back on track
After being treated for atrial fibrillation, Boyd is now back on track
After being treated for atrial fibrillation, Boyd is now back on track
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Mexican spice blend
Mexican spice blend
Mexican spice blend
Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery
Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery
Key healthy eating messages for heart attack recovery
Eating healthy foods can help you recover and reduce your risk of more heart problems. ...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Heart Health Projects
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Heart Health Projects
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Heart Health Projects
Projects aimed at improving the heart health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ...
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Strawberry fields oats
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Q&A with Dr Susie Cartledge
Q&A with Dr Susie Cartledge
Q&A with Dr Susie Cartledge
Breaking down the silos - a pathway from acute hospital care to cardiac rehabilitation ...
Active Living NSW
Active Living NSW
Active Living NSW
Active Living NSW supports physical activity and healthy built environments in NSW ...
For professionals: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples identification training
For professionals: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples identification training
Asking the Question of Origin course helps with identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, in line with standard practice. ...
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) clinical resources
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) clinical resources
Resources and clinical information for health professionals...
Spring back to heart-healthy eating with these delicious tips
Spring back to heart-healthy eating with these delicious tips
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Breakfast recipes
Breakfast recipes
Breakfast recipes
Heart healthy breakfasts to start your day right...
Stay informed about COVID-19
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Kids recipes
Kids recipes
Kids recipes
Find heart healthy kids recipes...
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Question of the month blog...
Protein and heart health
Protein and heart health
Protein and heart health
What are the best sources of protein when it come to your heart health...
Physical activity after a heart attack
Physical activity after a heart attack
Physical activity after a heart attack
Discover what you need to know about being active after a heart attack....
Healthy chicken fajitas
Healthy chicken fajitas
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Exercises to do at home
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Action Plans
Action Plans
Action Plans
Recovery is a long journey, so having a plan makes a huge difference. Using an action plan gives you a step-by-step guide to improving your lifestyle....
Key Statistics: Cardiovascular Disease
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Statistics and information on Cardiovascular disease in Australia. ...
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