HEALTHY HABITS FOR

HEALTHY BRAIN
SNEHA LAKHOTIA
 BY THE END OF THE CLASS PARTICIPANTS
WILL BE ABLE TO
 Identify the risk factors, signs and
symptoms & effects of stroke
Lifestyle modifications for stroke
LEARNING

survivors
Determine recommended amount
OBJECTIVES

of sodium per day for low sodium
diet
 Include at least 1 eating plan goal
 Emphasize the importance of
physical activity
What is stroke?

 Stroke occurs when the blood supply to the part of the brain is suddenly
interrupted.
 Brain cells die when they are deprived of oxygen and nutrients.

DID YOU KNOW?

 Stroke kills more than 1,30,000 Americans each year- 1 in every 20 deaths
 About 55000 more women than men have stroke each year
Know the Risk Factors…
Suspected stroke: Act FAST
Effects of
stroke
DYSPHAGIA

It results from inability to start swallowing reflux , from

weakened or damaged muscles
If you do, check with your doctor to see if you need a
special eating plan that changes the texture of foods
Can be challenging
HEALTHY HABITS TO MANAGE STROKE
1. CHECK AND RECORD BLOOD PRESSURE REGULARLY
 2. EAT LOW-SODIUM FOODS

▶ Daily Value

HEALTHY HABITS ▶
▶ < 2,400 mg/day
Low-Sodium Diet

TO MANAGE recommendation
▶ < 1,500 mg/day

STROKE ▶ Average sodium consumption

▶ 3,400 mg/day
▶ ½ of sodium consumed:
Processed foods
The Salty Six
Breads and Rolls
Cold cuts and cured meats
Sandwiches
Pizza
Soup
Poultry
 3. LIMIT SATURATED AND TRANS FATS

HEALTHY HABITS
TO MANAGE
STROKE
 4. CUT BACK ON DRINKS AND
FOODS WITH ADDED SUGARS

HEALTHY HABITS
TO MANAGE
STROKE
EATING SMART AFTER STROKE

EAT MORE LIMIT

 Fruits, vegetables, whole grains  Foods high in saturated fats and trans
fats
 Poultry, fish, legumes, beans, nuts
 Sugar sweetened beverages and
 Fat free or low fat dairy products
other sweet products
 Alcohol intake
HEALTHY HABITS TO MANAGE STROKE

5. A WORKOUT REGIMEN
 For lowering blood pressure and cholesterol -An average 40 minutes of
moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity 3 or 4 times per week or as
instructed by your physician
 If you are inactive start by a brisk walk, take the stairs or do whatever you
can to make your life more active. Try to get a total of at least 30 minutes
of activity on most or all days.
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