Prepackaged Foods
Prepackaged foods in the supermarket usually contain a lot of sodium. Manufacturers often add salt to these products to extend their shelf-life and improve flavors. As said above, an excessive intake of this mineral can increase the risk of developing congestive heart failure. Even those prepackaged foods labeled as “reduced sodium” or “light sodium” still have more than the recommended daily intake. In addition, they would provide your body with more calories than needed. This leads to obesity and diabetes, which are two major risk factors of congestive heart failure. That is why it is better to cook your meal from fresh ingredients to maximize health benefits. [12]
