{"id":4661,"date":"2007-10-17T14:05:00","date_gmt":"2007-10-17T22:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gql.fus.mybluehost.me\/en\/?p=161"},"modified":"2007-10-17T14:05:00","modified_gmt":"2007-10-17T22:05:00","slug":"stroke-and-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neuroft.com\/en\/stroke-and-nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"Stroke and Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\"><b>Nutrition<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Your diet is an important part of your treatment after a stroke. Eating the right kinds of foods may help you feel better and get stronger. A well balaced diet helps your body build tissues that may have been harmed and also gives you energy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\"><b>How Can Stroke Affect Nutrition?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">After a stroke:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Parts of the body that are needed for eating, such as the mouth, throat and\/or hands, may not work properly<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">The taste of foods may change<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Keeping a desirable body weight may become a problem<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\"><b>Eating Better After a Stroke<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Each person&#8217;s diet has to be individualized based on the type and extent of the problems caused by stroke. Eating after a stroke may require:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Using special utensils<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Making sure that dentures fit well<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Eating soft foods, which may be easier to chew and swallow<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\"><b>Preparing Foods After a Stroke<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Flavor your meat, chicken or fish by marinating and\/or cooking in fruit juices, wines, dressing or sweet and sour sauce<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Use strong seasonings such as oregano, rosemary, basil or pepper<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Try tart foods such as oranges, lemons or lemonade<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Flavor vegetables with garlic or onion<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Eat foods at room temperature to enhance the taste<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Cook foods until soft and tender<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Cut foods into small pieces or process to a puree texture<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Liquids may need to be thickened or avoided altogether<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Mix food with gravies and\/or sauces<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\"><i>Some examples of foods that may be tolerated well are: scrambled eggs, macaroni and cheese, stews, mashed potatoes, creamy soups, puddings, applesauce, hot cereal, milkshakes, cottage cheese and bananas.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\"><b>Maintaining a Desirable Body Weight<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">To make sure that your weight does not become a problem:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Eat a variety of foods<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Balance the amount you eat with the amount of energy you use through physical activity<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Choose whole wheat grains, vegetables and fruits<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Avoid high fat and fried fruits<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Limit your salt and sugar intake<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\">Drink alcohol in moderation<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\"><b>Remember:<\/b> <i>Each person has certain needs depending on his or her health and medical diagnosis.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\"><i>A<\/i><span> <b>Registered Dietitian<\/b> <i>is part of the team of specialists who can help you achieve a satisfying and nutritionally adequate diet according to your health needs and food preferences.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: smaller\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana\"><span><i>If you want to obtain more information about the text:<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bethabe.org\/Stroke_and_Nutrition172.html\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small\"><span style=\"color: windowtext\">http:\/\/www.bethabe.org\/Stroke_and_Nutrition172.html<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nutrition Your diet is an important part of your treatment after a stroke. 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