It is no secret I love all things fluid! Water, juice, soup, ice cream. This was by far one of the hardest parts of my new heart failure life. Here is what worked for me.
I did not realize how much fluid I had been consuming until I was restricted. It seemed like everywhere I looked people were drinking something! I had to figure out a way to manage it.
I learned that 2000 ml is equal to 67.62 ounces. My YETI tumbler at work was easily 30 ounces! I knew I needed to trade it in for a smaller model. I like YETI because it keeps my ice and drink cold the longest. I traded in my 30 ounce tumbler for this cute, smaller, 18 ounce one. It comes in a variety of colors. You can find it on Amazon HERE. This is not an ad, it's just what works for me. With ice, I can have 4 of these per day.
Popsicles!
I was diagnosed in the middle of a hot summer. For a treat I enjoyed these popsicles as a treat. They were a life saver. They helped wet my palette longer instead of drinking a lot of water. You can find more information HERE.
I like these because they have no added sugar and are low in sodium and carbs. Plus, they taste like normal food. It is hard not to go overboard with these.
What have you found that works for you?
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