How Do You Design A Diet For Stroke Victims?
If a friend or a family member had a stroke, you may be assuming their primary needs in a caregive role. And, food and diet design is a big part of caring for a stroke victim. Puree, chop or grind up foods. Because many stroke victims can no longer chew their foods or have weakness in their jaws, they need their food softer. Figure out how much fluid they’ll need. In general, divide their weight by 17 to equal the number of 8-ounce cups of fluid they should get a day. Double check with your stroke victim’s doctor, as some stroke victims will need more or less fluids. Depending on the severity of the stroke, many stroke victims will need special straws or drinking bottles to ensure they drink enough. Increase protein intake. Protein is extremely important for stroke victims and is in milk, eggs, legumes and meat. If the victim can’t have meats or is having problems eating meats, a high protein shake may suffice. Add whole grains to the diet. Whole grains found in breads and cereals can
