It is the most important festival of the year for Chinese people – Spring Festival. Looking at the table full of dishes, how can stroke patients eat in order to have a safe and comfortable Spring Festival? Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet, a healthy diet advocated in the field of stroke prevention and treatment in recent years, is a dietary style based on vegetables and fruits, grains and cereals, legumes, fish and olive oil. Many studies have found that the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of arterial disease and slow down brain aging. Most of the stroke patients are combined with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and other diseases that clearly require dietary control, so understanding and making your own Mediterranean diet recipes according to your personal taste preferences is the most important first step for stroke patients to have a reasonable diet. How to eat staple food Many stroke patients have difficulty in swallowing, or because of the differences in eating habits in different regions, it is difficult to control the quality of staple food reasonably. In terms of the quantity of staple food, it is recommended that half of the staple food should be coarse grains. In terms of varieties of staple food, advocating fancy eating coarse grains, you can try new miscellaneous grain production methods, such as grains and cereals rice, miscellaneous grain vegetable porridge, whole wheat noodles, etc., or baked sweet potatoes, steamed yams, boiled potatoes and so on instead of a part of the staple food. I remind you, combined with gastrointestinal diseases of stroke patients, need to follow the doctor’s advice to eat coarse grains Oh. 2, eat more vegetables Vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, and low-calorie, recommended daily vegetable intake of 300-500 g. Various colors of vegetables should be eaten, especially dark-colored vegetables (such as green leafy vegetables, etc.), the potassium content is high, it is advisable to eat more. 3. Eat more fruits Eat more fresh fruits in season, recommended daily 200-400 g. Eat fruits directly without processing, because the process of processing will lose valuable dietary fiber and vitamins in fruits. Stroke patients with diabetes can eat low sugar content of grapefruit and other fruits, should not eat a lot of bananas, apples and other fruits with high sugar content. 4, remember to eat breakfast A study found that people who do not eat breakfast have a higher risk of stroke, reminding everyone during the Spring Festival should not be late to bed and late to wake up to miss breakfast Oh. Low-sodium and high-potassium diet to prevent and control high blood pressure Stroke patients, especially those with high blood pressure, need to eat a low-sodium diet to control salt intake. The recommended daily salt intake is less than 3-4 grams (i.e. one beer cap). During the Chinese New Year, you should minimize the consumption of foods high in sodium such as bacon and sausage. Eat more foods rich in potassium, magnesium, manganese and calcium such as green leafy vegetables, nuts and beans. Studies have found that a low intake of potassium-containing foods has a more pronounced relationship with high blood pressure, and consuming more foods high in potassium can reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Foods rich in magnesium and manganese can reduce the risk of stroke. How much meat, eggs and milk should I eat? The intake of red meat should be limited, and it is recommended to consume red meat <2 times per week. White meat, such as fish and rabbit, can be consumed in moderation. Try to eat lean meat and avoid animal skin. Fish and shrimp, which are rich in unsaturated fatty acids but low in mercury, are recommended twice a week. Many stroke patients have difficulty in eating due to swallowing disorders or poor emotional and physical conditions. It is recommended that protein be added to ordinary soft foods, and the varieties can be all kinds of dietary protein powders (please follow the doctor's instructions for specific types) to increase the content of serum albumin and avoid the various complications of stroke caused by malnutrition. Stroke patients should avoid egg yolks, and if they have a preference for eggs, they can consume egg whites alone. Dairy products, when consumed in appropriate amounts, are beneficial to stroke patients in terms of protein and calcium. The recommended daily intake of dairy products for adults is 300 g. Low-fat or skimmed milk is preferred for patients with hyperlipidemia. Lactose intolerant patients can use yogurt instead of milk. Avoid dairy beverages as they are not milk and often contain high levels of sugar. Try not to drink sweetened milk. Subtle vitamins Stroke patients should increase their intake of vitamin B12-rich foods (such as animal liver, meat, milk, yeast, fish, beans, egg yolks, nuts, spinach, cheese, etc.), as well as folic acid-rich foods (such as fresh dark green vegetables, liver, kidneys, oysters, yeast and soybeans, etc.), and, if necessary, oral folic acid tablets. High vitamin D has also been shown to be associated with reduced stroke risk. In addition to sun exposure, stroke patients can supplement vitamin D through the use of yeast and mushrooms, animal liver, egg yolks, cream, cheese, fatty fish and fish eggs. Stroke patients need to pay attention to reducing the use of melon seeds and peanuts to avoid excessive intake of lipids. Reasonable drinking water is recommended. Routine daily water intake of 1200ml, stroke patients with cardiac insufficiency should appropriately reduce the total amount of water (please follow the doctor's instructions). Try not to drink sugary or carbonated drinks. Can I drink alcohol? Alcohol is not recommended for any stroke patient.