Transcript Nutrition Post

Nutrition Post-Stroke
Common Dietary Restrictions After A stroke
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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.
• After a stroke, calorie needs may go
down but nutrient needs stay the same.
• Making nutrient-dense food choices is
important.
1-2 Small Servings of Whole Grains Per Meal
• Adds nutrients and fiber
• Examples:
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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
Get 5 Servings of
Fruits and Vegetables Per Day
• Provide nutrients, antioxidants and
disease-fighting properties
• Ways to include them:
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smoothies, yogurt and fruit parfaits
homemade soups, salads with leafy greens and a
variety of vegetables
fresh, frozen or canned without salt
For Adequate Protein…
2 Small Servings Per Day
• Fish is easy to chew and easily digested
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Broiled, baked or pan fried in a small amount of
oil
• Eggs or egg substitutes 2-3 times/week
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Use daily for omelets, french toast or scrambled
• Lean beef and pork are good
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May need to be tenderized or slow cooked
Meat Substitutes
If you choose not to eat meat or have lost
your appetite for it:
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Cottage cheese
Peanut Butter
Baked or cooked dried beans
Benefits of Dairy or Soy
Low fat milk and yogurt provide calcium,
protein and Vitamin D
• 2-3 servings a day is suggested
• Soy milk is an excellent substitute
Loss of Appetite
• 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
Salt
• Eat fresh and frozen vegetables
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Don’t 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
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Tips for Eating Out
• 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
More tips for eating out…
• 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
Eat More...
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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 Less….
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Marbled meats and sausage products
Deep fat fried foods
Salty snacks
Sugar-containing beverages