Stroke diet Plans for Prevention and Recovery

The stroke diet is based on the principles of fractional nutrition, and the caloric content of the diet should not be more than 2500 kcal. The best stroke diet plan should contain a lot of fiber because it can avoid constipation caused by the use of other products. The diet menu for strokes must contain complex carbohydrates from plant foods, proteins, and fats of vegetable origin.

Stroke recovery diet recommends eating small portions at least 4 times a day. The last meal should be moderate and no later than 3 hours before bedtime. The total volume of foods per day should not be more than 2 kg. The volume of the liquid is recommended within 1 liter. Use of sugar should be excluded or limited to 50 g. per day. Keep in mind that not only sugar in its pure form but also contained in other food is taken into account. Therefore, carefully monitor the composition of the purchased foods.

The stroke prevention diet should include foods:

• Low in cholesterol;
• Vegetables and fruits with the high content of potassium and magnesium;
• Low sodium content (reduce the amount of salt consumed).