It's important for people with P.A.D. (Peripheral Artery Disease) to
do all they can and maintain a healthy diet. Always talk to your doctor
before making changes to your diet. A diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol can
help lower blood cholesterol levels. If you're also watching your blood pressure, a
low-sodium diet is a good idea.

Healthy Tips for Dining Out

Eating a heart-healthy diet doesn't mean you have to stay home. Most restaurants
offer plenty of low-fat, low-cholesterol, low-sodium menu choices — including
desserts! If you dine out on a regular basis, be sure to talk to your health-care
professional about the best types of dishes to keep your diet on track.

When dining out, keep in mind:

• Low-fat dishes tend to be steamed, broiled, baked, grilled, poached,
  or roasted
• Avoid foods that are fried, sautéed, basted, braised, or stuffed — they're
  usually high in fat. If you're not sure, ask your server how the food
  is prepared
• Most restaurants can prepare foods to order. If you can't find any lighter
  choices on the menu, just ask
• Keep sodium intake low by avoiding pickled or smoked foods, or those
  in cocktail sauce, broth, au jus, soy sauce, or teriyaki sauce

The health information contained herein is provided for general educational purposes only. Your health-care professional is the single best source of information regarding your health. Please consult your health-care professional if you have any questions about your health
or treatment.