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Can you suggest vegetables I can enjoy while taking Warfarin?

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You don't need to cut vitamin K foods out of your diet, but you do need to eat a consistent amount on a daily basis so that your medication works ... A proper diet when taking warfarin should be healthy and balanced and include a variety of foods from all the food groups. ... Enjoy Low-Fat and Nonfat Dairy. read more

An elderly family member is on warfarin and has been told to avoid eating grapefruit while on this medication. Apart from that, the only other plant food intake that needs to be monitored is vegetables from the brassica family: brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale etc. read more

Absolutely. You can certainly eat veggies and fruit -- they're important for your health. However, keep the amount of them you eat each day consistent, since your doctor will want to keep the amount of Coumadin (warfarin) you need stable too. read more

Although vitamin K in green leafy vegetables affects the action of warfarin (Coumadin), green leafy vegetables should not be eliminated from a diet. To avoid a yo-yo effect in the action of warfarin, healthcare providers suggest that consumption of green leafy vegetables should not vary widely while on warfarin treatment. read more

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