Q. Carbohydrate requirement during congestive cardiac failure?

While the quantity of carbohydrate remains almost the same as per the RDI i. e, 60% of the total energy, the quality of carbohydrate needs to be modified. Since the requirement of oxygen for the digestion and metabolism of complex 1 carbohydrates is much higher as compared to that of simple carbohydrates, it is recommended that the diet should be very low in fiber and should provide good amount of simple carbohydrates (semolina, refined four, rice, dehusked pulses, papaya, mango, brinjal, pumpkin, gourd etc.). Whole cereals and pulses, legumes, lotus- stem, cabbage, soya flour should be avoided.