healthsouth stroke therapy
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Stroke Therapy class: Nutrition
Rehabilitation Center of Mechanicsburg
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Introduction: What is a Stroke?A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted by a blood clot or a burst blood vessel.
● 780,000 strokes occur in the United States every year.● Strokes are the leading cause of disability and the third
leading cause of death in American adults● Most victims are unaware of their common
susceptibility
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Are Strokes Preventable?YES. These are common risk factors you can avoid to help prevent strokes:● Smoking● Hypertension/High Blood Pressure● Diabetes● Hyperlipidemia/High Cholesterol● Abdominal Obesity● Heart Disease
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Prevention is Key● Know your blood pressure● Stop smoking● If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation● Treat elevated cholesterol● Control diabetes● Exercise daily● Eat a sensible diet
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Q: What do these factors all have in common?A: Nutrition
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Dairy• Milk: Skim or 1%• Cheese: low fat/low sodium versions• Yogurt: Non-fat or Low-fat• Cottage Cheese: Non-fat or Low-fat• Ice Cream: Low-fat
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Protein• Beef or Pork: lean cuts• Poultry: remove skin• Fish: choose salmon/mackerel/fresh tuna• Egg substitutes• Dried beans and peas
Keep in mind:● Cut of meat – the leaner the better● Portion size – limit to 3 oz● Preparation – bake/broil/roast/grill
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Combination Foodsi.e. soups and stews casserole frozen entrees supreme pizza stir fry
Check food labels for:• Calories• Fat content• Sodium content
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Grains● Cereal, bread, rice, pasta, oatmeal, tortillas, etc.● White vs. Wheat
o The benefits of fiber● Avoid baked goods
with hydrogenated oilor saturated fat
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Fatsi.e. Pastries, oils/dressings, nuts, candy, butter, etc.
● Choose: Soft or liquid margarines/
vegetable oil spreads Low-fat salad dressings
● Avoid: Solid cooking fats Tropical oils Hydrogenated oils
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VegetablesChoose Lower Sodium Varieties• Fresh• Frozen • Canned
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FruitChoose Lower Sugar Varieties• Fresh• Canned• Juice
Contains virtually no fat or sodium
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SeasoningsChoose lower-sodium varieties
Better yet, use fresh herbs and spices instead● Garlic, onion, pepper, chive● Thyme, basil, parsley, cilantro, oregano● Cayenne, chili powder, cinnamon, nutmeg
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Quick Tips● Don’t keep a salt shaker on your kitchen table● Use measuring cups when adding sugar, oils,
butter, etc.● Stay hydrated● Keep healthy snacks individually portioned and in
sight● Take 15 seconds to read all food labels