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jpnn.com, JAKARTA – STROKE is a frightening disease that occurs suddenly.
Stroke is a condition when the body experiences paralysis due to disturbed brain nerves.
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Therefore, when the brain is damaged, stroke sufferers need lots of proper and optimal nutrition to help restore their condition.
Here are some foods that can improve the chronic disease state of patients with stroke, as reported by the page Genpi.co.
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1. Avocado
Avocados in particular can help lower cholesterol levels.
Usually, stroke sufferers high cholesterol levels. In addition, avocados are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids which can help recovery in stroke patients.
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This avocado can be consumed at a dose of around 200-300 grams every day to help stabilize cholesterol levels in stroke sufferers.
Avocados are also rich in oleic acid, this oleic acid is needed by the brain to digest information and perform difficult tasks such as counting, speaking, thinking, or memory.
2. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which is useful as a neuroprotective and can reduce the risk of stroke.
In addition, tomatoes are rich in antioxidants which speed up the stroke recovery process.
Fruits that are red or orange in color, are rich in beta carotene and antioxidants which are great for the recovery of stroke patients.
The fruits in question such as tomatoes, strawberries, carrots, pomegranates, watermelons, grapes are rich in antioxidants which are great for helping recovery in stroke patients.
In addition, nuts, seeds, are rich in vitamin E which is good for cognitive function and improves memory in stroke patients.
The easiest grains such as corn, soybeans, kidney beans, peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds are great for helping stroke patients recover.
3. Counts
Eggs are food a good source of protein for stroke sufferers.
Eggs are also soft and easy to cook in various ways so they are easy to consume for patients with dysphagia or difficulty swallowing.
Eating eggs also helps prevent another stroke.
4. Fish
Fish rich in EPA or omega-3 fatty acids. These omega-3 fatty acids are good for improving the nerves and neuro-tropics in the brain, so they can increase neuroplasticity in the brain.
One of the highest content is salmon, but if you don’t have it, you can use other sea fish, this is very good as a nutrient for post-stroke recovery.
5. Beetroot
Beets are great for helping to lower blood pressure levels.
The reason is, beets are rich in nitrates and nitrites, which help increase blood flow in the body and help lower blood pressure.
In addition, beets are rich in antioxidants which can help speed up recovery in stroke sufferers.
Beets can be consumed every night and then monitored blood pressure, if taking high blood pressure drugs.
6. Low sugar foods
Usually stroke patients with diabetes have to keep their sugar levels stable.
One example is replacing rice with oatmeal or brown rice.
This oatmeal can be used for breakfast or dinner, just three or four tablespoons to help stabilize blood sugar.
In addition, oatmeal is also good for helping to lower cholesterol in stroke sufferers.
The reason is, oatmeal is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are good for recovery in stroke patients.genpi/jpnn)
Editor & Reporter : Fany
