Diet after stroke ======================================== People who have a stroke, whether it is a severe or a mild stroke, should change their diet... because despite the bad conditions, they may have the same problem again... it reduces the recurrence of stroke in them and also helps to improve their disease.... In addition, many patients or their companions ask the doctor as soon as possible and we feel so much discomfort.... In this article, talk about the diet after stroke.... Please read this important article of neurology clinic Share for those who need it or are in this situation... In general, as a person who has had a stroke, he should choose his diet in a way that helps reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. After a stroke, it may be more difficult for the body to absorb nutrients and that's why it is very important to eat healthy food. This helps the patient to improve their health and also reduce the chance of another stroke.. There is a protein in the brain called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which is expressed by a gene called BDNF. And for example, the patient loses the ability to speak.. For this reason, the doctor sends the patient for rehabilitation or speech therapy to help get rid of the symptoms by strengthening the nervous system of the brain... https://daneshyari.com/isipedia... The best types of foods in the diet of stroke patients are those that help strengthen this protein and its expression... In the past, scientists thought that neural plasticity only happens in childhood. but recently they have realized this important point that neuroplasticity or neural flexibility is also done in adulthood and this helps to change the state and repeat a series of brain behaviors... as well as following a correct diet... lang="en">The nerve creates plasticity. ### We have included a list of foods and fruits useful for stroke in this title #### Salmon and sardines: Omega-3 fatty acids and EPA (eicosapentanoic acid) supplementation are among the factors that help maintain BDNF levels in the body.... There is a large amount of this dietary factor in fish such as salmon and salmon. Dates... #### Linseed: Flaxseed is a very important factor in the diet of stroke patients... ALA factor (Alpha-Linolenic Acid); According to the research conducted by scientists, alpha-linolenic acid or ALA is one of the things that can help increase BDNF.... This is especially important in patients who are at risk of stroke and are at high risk.... There is a good amount of this factor in flaxseed.... Consider that ALA only comes to the body through diet and the body cannot make it one of the #fat #ALA factors.. Peanuts and nuts: The use of brains and nuts is very useful in patients who are at risk of developing diseases such as Alzheimer's and cognitive decline (chronic and mental diseases that cause impairment of cognition and memory, etc.). Nuts are rich in vitamin E. Vitamin E has antioxidant properties that protect cells from free radicals. Therefore, it is used to reduce the process of diseases such as Alzheimer's or stroke. Prevents premature... #### Avocado: Parts of the brain are responsible for processing.... these parts are dependent on oleic acid.... That's why it is necessary to include oleic acid in your diet, especially when the processing parts of the brain have problems.... Avocado, in addition to oleic acid, has antioxidants to protect the brain.... So avocado is one of the fruits that is useful for stroke.... ##Egg#: In a study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, eggs are a useful food for stroke patients. Eggs can reduce the risk of re-stroke by 12%. Breakfast for stroke patients with boiled eggs can be a very useful meal for patients with swallowing disorders.. Olive oil: Olive oil contains a protein called apolipoprotein, which accelerates the conduction of fat in the blood... This substance reduces the risk of heart attack to a great extent... So olive oil is a good salad dressing for stroke patients... Or you can use it for the breakfast of stroke patients (of course, as a sauce or as an addition to food)... Caviar: It contains large amounts of fiber and amino acids that are used to make complete protein.. Our body cannot make complete protein, but it is necessary for repairing and building cells.. This food is similar to rice and you can find it in reputable hypermarkets. It is legumes... Beans, lentils, peas, especially beans, are a rich source of magnesium, which helps the nervous system a lot... So include it in the diet of stroke patients... Fruits are rich in oxidants and flavonoids... Flavonoids help reduce blood pressure. BDNF helps.... That's why it is one of the useful fruits for stroke patients or patients who are exposed to it... #### Pomegranate: One of the fruits that has many antioxidants and protects you from free radicals... at the same time, this fruit also strengthens your immune system... #### Ingredients: In addition to vitamin C, citrus fruits contain flavonoids that protect brain cells, strengthen blood vessels, and reduce inflammation. At the same time, they soften the walls of your blood vessels, which helps lower blood pressure. Flavonoids... #### Apples: An excellent fruit.... according to a foreign proverb, eating an apple a day will keep you away from the doctor.... In addition to antioxidants, apples contain pectin, a type of fiber that helps reduce cholesterol... The result of cholesterol reduction is the reduction of fat accumulation and the absence of plaque formation.. Nerves... Tomatoes are also a fruit for young people and you can use them in a variety of dishes or salads... #### Goal number 1, reducing saturated fat - The amount of saturated fat in your food should change to a number between 8 and 10% of the total diet... To achieve this goal, you should - Avoid eating whole milk and replace it with other drinks... - Avoid eating high-fat meat and use low-fat meat and fish instead... - Do not eat chicken or turkey if they have skin... #### Goal number 2, overall fat reduction - You can adjust **diet after stroke** so that you get less than 30% of your daily calories from fats... - Use a new way to cook food, for example using steaming or grilling instead of frying... - Using low-fat or fat-free salad dressing - Avoid adding extra fats such as butter or cream to food - Use little margarine (vegetable butter). #### Goal number 3, lowering cholesterol Reduce cholesterol intake to less than 300 mg per day - Stop consuming meat and high-fat dairy products - Use of whole grains, fruits and vegetables - Avoid eating egg yolks and liver... #### Goal number 4, reducing salt consumption Blood pressure is directly related to stroke. One of the ways to reduce the risk of stroke is to reduce salt consumption. You can use orange juice or flavoring spices to flavor food. Every day, consider these five groups in the patient's diet after stroke. - Fruits - Foods made from grains such as bread, pasta, noodles, rice, noodles and barley - Low-fat meat of sheep or chicken and fish, nuts, beans and seeds - Very low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese #### Problems of **diet after stroke** When the patient is in the period of stroke treatment and actually in the recovery period, it may be justified by many problems while eating. - For example, swallowing problems or so-called dysphagia - Weakness of spirit - Memory and thinking problems that may cause the patient to forget to eat and drink - Problems such as weakness of limbs and hands that make the patient unable to eat his food - Loss of appetite - Fatigue that prevents eating These are the things that make the patient not have the appetite to eat or can't do it.. You can use the following ideas to solve these problems.. - You have energy when you eat. - Use the washed and prepared fruits that you have prepared in suitable packaging, wash the fruits and vegetables, prepare them and put them in the refrigerator, and use these packages when you want to have a healthy and quick meal... - Use soft foods such as soup and softened potatoes... - You may need to use foods with different concentrations for a while. **With a little effort and professional help and following a post-stroke diet, you will soon enjoy eating again.** #### What can we do to increase the speed of recovery in stroke patients? But to help stroke patients more, you can use a nutritionist, you may need to use special food supplements or a special diet, however, the follow-up and treatment of these patients requires patience and the help of those around them so that they can recover their lost energy. These dear ones, which I recommend you to read...