Some more little things that may or may not interest.

     One of the big things with heart stuff is sodium.  Now I couldn't make it simpler than this, the more processed a food the more sodium.  You are supposed to eat no more than 2000 milligrams a day.  That can add up quickly.  It is a lot easier to do research these days than back in the dark ages of my first OPH surgeries.  I'll leave it at this.
     So I took some notes and did a brief diet outline of how I began to eat.  I think I mentioned portioning things out and such.  There won't be a lot, I mean I did it to get an idea.  One of the big things I did notice was breads.  For instance Arnold's has one that is fairly decent, and actually breaks it up nicely.
     This is my list for 2 days, after that I got the hang of it.
Monday.  2 snacks consisting of 1 cup of grapes =2mg  1 orange =1mg

Breakfast:
1/2 of a whole wheat pita 160 mg
1/4 of an avocado 5 mg
1 fried egg 162mg

Also was the yogurt thing featured in the previous blog.  Was unsure of certain sodium levels. 
2 or 3 strawberries 1 mg
blueberries -unsure no notes made
1/2 cup vanilla no fat yogurt 75 mg
teaspoon of honey - no idea

Lunch:
(obviously the other half of the pita) 160 mg <this was before I discovered Arnold's>
skirt steak and handful of lettuce

Dinner:
burger no roll
1/2 of tomatoe
1 serving of Nathans frozen fries 9 count for 15 mg

     I also discovered other wonderful snacks I could have.  Sugar free Jello, Multi grain Cheerios's, fruit, unsalted pretzels, and wonderful Italian Ices which I discovered in the hospital.
     But yes food is a big culprit.  It really takes us to stop and think about what we are eating.  When we do we can find ways to eat better and eat right.  Or at least it is what works for me.  Then again, I was indoctrinated at a damned early age I reckon.
     Yes read labels and contents of foods.  If you even want to try to start with one, I'd almost recommend High Fructose Corn Syrup.  It is chemically engineered corn syrup and is totally different from the origin.  If you don't believe me read the panels when next you food shop.  You'll be wondering why it's in everything.  In fact there is only 1 ice cream I found, have not looked hard recently, majorly marketed that does not contain it.  Breyers.

      Okay I'm done.