Common Dietary Restrictions After A stroke Diabetic Low calorie
Low cholesterol Low salt You may also have restrictions on some
foods because of how they interact with medications you could be
taking.
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After a stroke, calorie needs may go down but nutrient needs
stay the same. Making nutrient-dense food choices is
important.
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Adds nutrients and fiber Examples: small white or sweet potato
with skin whole grain bread or brown rice whole grain cereal for
breakfast or snack whole grain pasta or wild rice 1-2 Small
Servings of Whole Grains Per Meal
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Provide nutrients, antioxidants and disease-fighting properties
Ways to include them: smoothies, yogurt and fruit parfaits homemade
soups, salads with leafy greens and a variety of vegetables fresh,
frozen or canned without salt Get 5 Servings of Fruits and
Vegetables Per Day
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Fish is easy to chew and easily digested Broiled, baked or pan
fried in a small amount of oil Eggs or egg substitutes 2-3
times/week Use daily for omelets, french toast or scrambled Lean
beef and pork are good May need to be tenderized or slow cooked For
Adequate Protein 2 Small Servings Per Day
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If you choose not to eat meat or have lost your appetite for
it: Cottage cheese Peanut Butter Baked or cooked dried beans Meat
Substitutes
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Low fat milk and yogurt provide calcium, protein and Vitamin D
2-3 servings a day is suggested Soy milk is an excellent substitute
Benefits of Dairy or Soy
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Consider moving dinner earlier in the day when you have more
energy Lunch for breakfast, dinner for mid-day meal and breakfast
for dinner Ask you doctor if a glass of wine before your main meal
is ok, it may help your appetite Loss of Appetite
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Eat fresh and frozen vegetables Dont add salt Limit single
items over 500 mg of sodium Aim for meals less than 800 mg of total
sodium Use more herbs and a salt substitute if your potassium level
is normal Salt
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Tell the wait staff no added salt or seasoning salt to your
fish or meat Ask for extra lemon wedges, a dash of Worcestershire
or hot sauce Bring your own salt substitute Tips for Eating
Out
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Avoid commercial soups, soy sauce and batter-fried items Split
an order with someone Ask for take-home container before meal
arrives. Put half in container and eat other half as meal More tips
for eating out
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Colorful fruits and vegetables at meals and snacks Fish and
Plant Oils, Nuts and Seeds Whole Grains and Legumes Lean fresh
meats or meat substitutes Eat More...
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Marbled meats and sausage products Deep fat fried foods Salty
snacks Sugar-containing beverages Eat Less.