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Quick Guide
Providing Healthy
Nutrition For The
Stroke Survivor.
Foods low in salt, saturated fat and calories; but high in fiber are key to bringing
healthy nutrition to the Stroke Survivor.
A Quick Guide To Our
Healthy Nutrition For
A Happy And Healthful
Stroke Recovery
PREVIEW
At the scene of my Stroke, the EMT said to my wife, as they wheeled me out of my home . . .
“ His blood pressure is off the chart ! ”
I know now that my diet, combined with other contributors to high blood pressure, was a major cause of my Stroke. To put it bluntly my consumption of SALT, ANIMAL FAT, and ALCOHOL
. . . were out of control !!
Discovering How To Eat Healthy After A Stroke
In this Quick Guide we share our new approach to PLANNING and PREPARING for healthy, balanced nutrition. Our approach has kept my blood pressure, weight, and energies controlled and contributing daily to the success of my Stroke Recovery.
Choosing Foods That Help Prevent A Second Stroke
Our Nutrion planning began with our taking stock of the food and drink I was consuming before my Stroke. And, we gained a new appreciation for PURE WATER, FRUITS and VEGETABLES and MEATS in the correct proportions based on our HEALTHY PLATEFUL substitute for the outdated FOOD PYRAMID.
Food Label Help Choose Foods For Stroke Survivors
We needed a road map to chart our journey through our home pantry and on into the grocery aisles. We found this in the FDA NUTRITION FACTS required on each packaged food item. These labels gave us a measure for SERVINGs (size), CALORIES, NUTRIENTS, in the form of SODIUM, TOTAL FATS, CHOLESTEROL, ADDED SUGARS and PROTEIN. Above is the Food Label for a familiar prepared Lasagna in this guide. It will definitely get your attention with reference to SALT!
Hydration Is Key To Reducing Chances For Another Stroke
I had to admit that prior to my Stroke, I was not drinking enough pure, plain WATER.
This became especially notable as we discovered the whole story on HEALTY HYDRATION, particularly as it related to cleansing the body's entire system.
Why Salt Increases The Chances For A Follow-On Stroke
Right after Hydration, CONTROLLING SALT was to become a critical point in our NUTRITIONAL RENAISSANCE. We have included in this guide a detailed examination of my DAILY SALT INTAKE for a typical day leading up to my
Stroke Event.
Carbohydrates (Sugars) In A Stroke Prevention Diet
We recognized that WEIGHT CONTROL was an important part of good health.
That's why we carefully noted how much sugar was in our food choices and
recorded on FOOD LABELS and in RECIPES. In this guide we go into some detail on sugars as CARBOHYDRATES and how, the COMPLEX and SIMPLE CARBS, are CONVERTED by our bodies, to CREATE or STORE ENERGY. We have also detailed what we’ve found be be the most prudent SUGAR SUBSTITUTES for use in and on many of our food choices.
High Cholesterol Threatens The Recovery Of A Stroke Survivor
As a Stroke Survivor, CHOLESTEROL ranks right up there with sodium as a constant challenge to a healthy heart and CIRCULATORY SYSTEM. In this guide we examine PLANT and ANIMAL FATS, with major emphasis on eating more plant based fats and lowering ( or removing ) fatty meats in a concerted effort to MANAGE CHOLESTEROL in our new Recovery Kitchen diet.
Fiber Rich Diet Makes For A Healthier Stroke Survivor
Finally, we paid particular attention to the importance FIBER RICH FOODS plays in a well balanced nutritional diet. This part of the guide examines the foods that contribute to digestive health and building a strong core of fresh FRUITS and VEGETABLES, rich in natural vitamins, minerals and healthier carbohydrates.
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