Clinical Protocol

7-Day Cardiac Stress Relief Plan

A specialized diet to reduce cardiac workload (NT-proBNP) by managing blood volume, pressure, and vascular inflammation.

Protocol Objectives
Sodium Control

Excess sodium increases blood volume, stretching the heart walls and releasing BNP. Strict limit (<2000mg) reduces this mechanical stress.

Fluid Management

If levels are very high, moderating fluid intake prevents volume overload. Consistent, not excessive, hydration is key.

Magnesium & Potassium

These electrolytes relax blood vessel walls, lowering resistance against which the heart must pump.

Weight Management

Even modest weight loss reduces the physical demand on the cardiac muscle.

Day 1 Low Sodium
Breakfast
Oatmeal with Berries
Naturally low sodium.
Lunch
Grilled Chicken Salad
Homemade dressing (no salt added).
Dinner
Baked Salmon (Lemon/Herbs)
Flavor with acid/herbs, not salt.
Day 2 Potassium Load
Breakfast
Banana & Yogurt
High potassium fruit.
Lunch
Baked Potato (Skin on)
Potato skin is potassium rich.
Dinner
Halibut & Spinach
Greens relax vessels.
Day 3 Magnesium
Breakfast
Pumpkin Seed Granola
Seeds for magnesium.
Lunch
Black Bean Soup
Rinse canned beans to remove salt.
Dinner
Swiss Chard & Chicken
Leafy green minerals.
Day 4 Diuretic Foods
Breakfast
Asparagus Omelet
Natural diuretic.
Lunch
Cucumber & Celery Salad
Water regulating veg.
Dinner
Grilled Eggplant
Potassium rich.
Day 5 Vascular Health
Breakfast
Berry Smoothie
Antioxidants for endothelium.
Lunch
Beet Salad
Nitrates lower blood pressure.
Dinner
Walnut Crusted Cod
Omega-3s.
Day 6 Fiber Volume
Breakfast
Chia Pudding
Fiber manages fluid.
Lunch
Quinoa Bowl
Complex carb.
Dinner
Turkey Chili (Low Salt)
Use fresh tomatoes.
Day 7 Maintenance
Breakfast
Poached Eggs
Salt free.
Lunch
Avocado Toast
Lemon juice topping.
Dinner
Roast Beef & Carrots
Home cooked (controlled salt).

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Protocol Guidelines & Science
Hidden Sodium

Bread, cheese, and deli meats are the top sources of hidden sodium. Read labels: avoid anything >140mg per serving.

Stress Reduction

Cortisol constricts blood vessels. Meditation or deep breathing is a literal 'cardiac medication' for lowering wall stress.

Scientific References:
1. Dougherty, A. H., et al. (1988). 'Congestive heart failure with normal systolic function.' American Journal of Cardiology.
2. He, F. J., & MacGregor, G. A. (2002). 'Effect of modest salt reduction on blood pressure.' The Lancet.