Foods that help prevent stroke

Water spinach is rich in calcium, which is beneficial for maintaining the osmotic pressure of blood vessel walls and blood pressure. Eating 1-2 raw tomatoes daily is very good for preventing high blood pressure.

Stroke is a disease with a very high mortality rate and leaves many severe sequelae. It occurs suddenly when blood flow to the brain is reduced, leading to damage to the corresponding part of the brain. This condition can lead to death or disability, including paralysis of one side of the body.

The leading causes of stroke include high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, alcohol abuse, tobacco use, and substance abuse.

In addition to disease prevention and timely treatment when symptoms appear, proper nutritional care for patients is very important.

According to Dr. Tran Thi Thu Lieu from the Ho Chi Minh City Traditional Medicine Hospital, stroke patients need a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, plenty of fruits and vegetables, should quit smoking, limit alcohol consumption, and reduce harmful drinks such as tea and coffee. In addition, they need to reduce salt intake (about 5-6g per day) and avoid processed foods such as canned goods, frozen foods, fast food, and cured meats.

Certain foods are good for stroke patients.

Eat plenty of fish:Eat this 2-3 times a week to get your intake of omega-3 fatty acids (abundant in salmon, tuna, sardines, herring, and mackerel), which help protect blood vessels.

Stroke patients should eat plenty of fish. Photo: Le Phuong.

Spinach:Rich in calcium, it is very beneficial for maintaining the osmotic pressure of blood vessel walls and blood pressure within normal limits. It is a particularly suitable vegetable for people with high blood pressure who also experience headaches.

Tomato:Tomatoes have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling the blood and calming the liver, and lowering blood pressure. They are very rich in vitamins C and P; eating 1-2 raw tomatoes daily can be very effective in preventing high blood pressure, especially when complications such as retinal hemorrhage occur.

Garlic:It helps lower blood lipids and blood pressure. If you consistently eat two cloves of raw or pickled garlic daily, or drink 5ml of garlic-infused vinegar, you can maintain stable blood pressure at a normal level.

Onion:You can add seasonings when stir-frying or boiling, but avoid using animal fat. Consume 100g daily, suitable for people with high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure.

GrapefruitGrapefruit contains naringenin, an antioxidant that can help the liver burn excess fat. It also helps improve blood sugar control, lowering blood glucose levels, which is beneficial for people with cardiovascular disease or obesity.

Watermelon:It has cooling and diuretic properties, which helps stabilize blood pressure. People also use 12g of watermelon rind and 12g of cassia seed, brewed into a tea and drunk daily.

Apple:Rich in potassium, it can combine with excess sodium to be eliminated from the body, helping to maintain normal blood pressure. It is recommended to eat 3 fruits daily or drink 50ml of juice three times a day.

Grape:Grapes, whether fresh or dried, are very good for people with high blood pressure because they contain a lot of potassium salts, which help lower blood pressure, promote urination, and replenish potassium lost due to the use of Western diuretics.

Cavendish bananas:It cools the body, promotes urination, relieves constipation, and lowers blood pressure. It is recommended to eat 1-2 bananas daily, or boil 30-60g of fresh banana peel in water and drink it as a tea substitute.

Soy milk:Soy milk is an ideal drink for people with high blood pressure, helping to prevent atherosclerosis, regulate blood lipid disorders, and lower blood pressure. It is recommended to consume 500 ml of soy milk mixed with 50 g of white sugar daily, divided into several servings throughout the day.

Ground Reishi mushroomBrew 10g daily; Reishi mushrooms are non-toxic and can be used long-term.

Lotus leaves 50g:Brew and drink daily; suitable for people with high blood cholesterol.

Camellia sinensis 10g, chrysanthemum 10g, cassia seed 10g:This decoction can be drunk as a substitute for tea, and is used for people with high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Some things to note for stroke patients.

- The use of medication to treat major risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, or to regulate cerebral circulation and improve overall health must be tailored to each individual case, under the prescription, recommendations, and monitoring of a physician.

- You must take your medication regularly; do not stop taking it without consulting a doctor.

- There is a patient record book for tracking illness and regular follow-up appointments.

According to VnExpress