After stroke: What is good? P2

Limit your intake of saturated fats and cholesterol-rich foods

Limiting cholesterol in foods is an important step in controlling cholesterol and stroke management, which can be achieved by: Removing visible fat from meat and removing skin from poultry; Avocado; Remove lard and animal fats; Choose low-fat or low-fat dairy foods.

Limit sodium (salt)

Eating too much sodium can cause the body to retain water and increase blood pressure, a risk factor for recurrent stroke. Instead of using salt, try using herbs and spices. Avoid mixed spices and spices of salt or garlic salt. Use less processed and canned foods. Limit fast foods.

Choose foods high in fiber

As part of a healthy heart diet, fiber can lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Fiber helps control blood sugar, promotes and prevents gastrointestinal disease and helps control weight, meaning reducing the risk factors for stroke recurrence.

Recommended daily recommended fiber: under age 50: male 38g, female 25g; Over 50 years old: male 25g, female 21g. The best sources of fiber are fresh or cooked fruits and vegetables, whole grain products and legumes (eg dried beans, lentils, peas ...).

Maintain or achieve a healthy body weight

Eating foods rich in fiber and low in fat, increasing physical activity and monitoring your eating habits are all ways to achieve healthy weight.

Reduce sugar

Excess sugar is associated with hypertension, obesity, type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia, all of which are risk factors for stroke recurrence. Remember that sweets and desserts contain more sugar.

There is enough potassium

Proper diet potassium is needed to maintain proper cardiac function. However, most adults do not consume enough potassium. Potassium is abundant in fruits, vegetables and milk products.

Dietary management plays a key role in limiting risk factors (blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, etc.) that cause stroke recurrence. Implement a healthy eating strategy and regularly check with your health care provider to prevent recurrent stroke.