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Post by multidexter on Jun 18, 2019 22:50:48 GMT
After a stroke, you may find that you need to make some changes to what you eat. You may have difficulty eating or drinking and may need to change the consistency of your food or drinks. You may be advised to change the types of foods you eat to be lower in cholesterol and/or salt to reduce your chances of having another stroke.
Fruits and Vegetables. You should eat plenty of fruits and vegetable, between 5-7 servings per day.
Grains. Whole grain breads and cereals contain fiber and vitamins. They may reduce the risk of stroke. It is recommended that 2-4 small servings of whole grain daily.
Lean protein. Limiting the amount of cholesterol you eat is another important step in reducing the risk of another stroke. Choose low-fat meats or other protein sources for 2 small servings per day.
Limit salt. Eating too much salt/sodium may cause you to retain water and raise your blood pressure. Cut down on sodium by: using herbs and spices for flavoring; limiting processed and snack foods; not adding extra salt at the table; and reading labels and avoiding foods with high sodium content.
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Post by woody on Jul 25, 2019 21:27:46 GMT
Also limit foods
-high in saturated fat such as biscuits, cakes, pastries, pies, processed meats, commercial burgers, pizza, fried foods, potato chips, crisps and other savoury snacks.
-that contain mostly saturated fats such as butter, cream, cooking margarine, coconut oil and palm oil.
-and drinks containing added sugars such as confectionery, sugarsweetened soft drinks and cordials, fruit drinks, vitamin waters, energy drinks and sports drinks.
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Post by multidexter on Jul 30, 2019 23:38:22 GMT
Beware – refined sugar can be masked under these names:
Invert sugar
Cane sugar
Evaporated cane juice
Corn syrup
Brown rice syrup
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Post by woody on Oct 18, 2019 22:54:41 GMT
Avoid whole milk; try skim or nonfat instead.
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Post by multidexter on Dec 28, 2019 23:20:06 GMT
After a stroke it might be harder to get all the nutrients you need, so it's important that you contact specialists hor helt. A speech pathologist can recommend not only methodes to imprve your spech, but also strategies to help you eat and drink safely. In additon, a dietitian can help make sure you are getting adequate nutrition. Healthy eating can improve your health and reduce your risk of having another stroke.
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Post by woody on Feb 21, 2020 0:36:44 GMT
Take the skin off birds before you eat them!
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Post by multidexter on Apr 29, 2020 22:43:03 GMT
Choose nutrient-rich dark green and orange vegetables. Remember to eat dried beans and peas regularly. |
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Post by woody on Aug 13, 2020 23:45:32 GMT
Foods high in potassium, such as prunes and melons, can help you maintain a healthy blood pressure, which is the leading risk factor of stroke. |
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Post by multidexter on Oct 24, 2020 22:46:54 GMT
Legumes — a class of vegetables that includes beans, lentils and peas — are a hallmark of both the DASH and Mediterranean diets. Both are excellent sources of protein, vitamins and minerals and are low in fat. Americans eat almost no legumes, but they are associated with all sorts of positive health benefits.
According to the Mayo Clinic, legumes are typically low in fat and high in folate, potassium, iron and magnesium. They are also cholesterol-free and high in fiber. Try making meatless burgers out of black beans or chickpeas; or incorporating legumes into soups and stews.
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Post by woody on Jan 9, 2021 21:02:05 GMT
Reduce the risk of a strokw by eating a variety of foods each day!
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Post by multidexter on Feb 10, 2021 23:23:47 GMT
Eat fish and poultry instead of red meat!
Studies show that eating either a plant-based diet or a diet that includes fish, but no meat reduces a person's risk for heart disease and stroke. In one study, published in September 2019 in the British Medical Journal, researchers evaluated nearly 50,000 people in the U.K. The team studied how people's diets impacted their risk for ischaemic heart disease, a factor that can cause stroke and heart attack. They found that vegetarians and those that ate fish, but no meat were 13 percent less likely to have ischaemic heart disease than meat eaters.
Fish contains so-called healthy fats — unsaturated fats that include monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, both recognized as heart-healthy. It's okay to have some lean meat, but if you do, try to eat small amounts of fish and chicken! It's even better to let most of your plate be filled with vegetables, though.
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