Here are some of the best fruits for stroke patients, according to clinical evidence:

 Blueberries (Flavonoids) Berries in general are an easy addition to this list of foods for stroke patients. ...
 Pomegranate (Antioxidants) ...
 Citrus Fruits (Vitamin C) ...
 Apples (Fiber) ...
 Tomatoes (Lycopene

flavonoids and phenolic acids, the main components of honey, were also effective when administered after
ischemia, suggesting their possible use in promoting recovery in stroke patients.

What are the signs of stroke in men and women?

 Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
 Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech.
 Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
 Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.
 Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death
for Americans. High blood pressure is also very common. Tens of millions of adults in the United
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States have high blood pressure, and many do not have it under control
Men and Heart Disease
The term heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions, including coronary artery disease
and heart attack.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States

What are the symptoms of heart disease?

Sometimes heart disease may be “silent” and not diagnosed until a man experiences signs or
symptoms of a heart attack, heart failure, or an arrhythmia.5 When these events happen, symptoms
may include

 Heart attack: Chest pain or discomfort, upper back or neck pain, indigestion, heartburn,
nausea or vomiting, extreme fatigue, upper body discomfort, dizziness, and shortness of
breath.5
 Arrhythmia: Fluttering feelings in the chest (palpitations).5
 Heart failure: Shortness of breath, fatigue, or swelling of the feet, ankles, legs, abdomen, or
neck veins.5
Even if you have no symptoms, you may still be at risk for heart disease.

What are the risks for heart disease?

In 2013–2016 47% of men had hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.7

Several other medical conditions and lifestyle choices can also put people at a higher risk for heart
disease, including

 Diabetes
 Overweight and obesity
 Unhealthy diet
 Physical inactivity
  Excessive alcohol use

Weight that is higher than what is considered healthy for a given height is described as overweight or obesity. Body
Mass Index (BMI) is a screening tool for overweight and obesity.

Adult Body Mass Index

BMI is a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. A high BMI can
indicate high body fatness.

 If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the underweight range.
 If your BMI is 18.5 to <25, it falls within the healthy weight range.
 If your BMI is 25.0 to <30, it falls within the overweight range.
 If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the obesity range.
Obesity is frequently subdivided into categories:

 Class 1: BMI of 30 to < 35

 Class 2: BMI of 35 to < 40
 Class 3: BMI of 40 or higher. Class 3 obesity is sometimes categorized as “severe” obesity.

Childhood Overweight & Obesity

Childhood obesity is a serious health problem in the United States where 1 in 5 children and
adolescents are affected. Some groups of children are more affected than others, but all children
are at risk of gaining weight that is higher than what is considered healthy.

Obesity is complex. Many factors can contribute to excess weight gain including behavior, genetics
and taking certain medications. But societal and community factors also matter: child
care and school environments, neighborhood design, access to healthy, affordable foods and
beverages, and access to safe and convenient places for physical activity affect our ability to make
healthy choices.

Every child deserves a healthy start in life. Learn what parents and caregivers can to do
help prevent obesity at home, how healthcare systems can help families prevent and manage
childhood obesity, and what strategies communities can use to support a healthy, active lifestyle
for all.

Sodium Intake and Health

 Your body needs a small amount of sodium to work properly, but too much sodium is bad for
your health.
 While sodium has many forms, most sodium we consume is from salt.
 Most Americans consume too much sodium.
 Most sodium comes from processed and restaurant foods.
Eating too much sodium can increase your blood pressure and your risk for heart
disease and stroke. Together, heart disease and stroke kill more Americans each year than any
other cause. Reducing your sodium intake can help lower your blood pressure and improve the
health of your heart.

Salt and sodium are not the same. Salt is sodium chloride which is table salt. Sodium chloride is
40% sodium and 60% chloride. One teaspoon of table salt contains about 2,400 mg of sodium.

Sodium is a mineral found in many foods including:

 Monosodium glutamate (MSG).

 Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).
 Sodium nitrate (a preservative).

Almost 2 in 5 adults in the United States have high cholesterol (total blood cholesterol ≥ 200
mg/dL). Too much cholesterol puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of
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death in the United States.

Certain health conditions increase your risk for high cholesterol:

 Type 2 diabetes lowers high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good”) cholesterol levels and
raises low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol levels. This combination raises your
risk of heart disease and stroke.
Obesity is linked to higher triglyceride levels, higher LDL cholesterol levels, and lower HDL
cholesterol levels. Obesity can also lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

 Eating a diet high in saturated fat and trans fat may contribute to high cholesterol and
related conditions, such as heart disease.
 Not getting enough physical activity can make you gain weight, which can lead to high
cholesterol

Smoking damages your blood vessels, making them more likely to collect fatty deposits. Smoking
may also lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good”) cholesterol levels. If you don’t smoke,
don’t start. If you do smoke,

A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of
the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage,
long-term disability, or even death.

Learn about the health conditions and lifestyle habits that can increase your risk for stroke.

The brain controls our movements, stores our memories, and is the source of our thoughts,
emotions, and language. The brain also controls many functions of the body, like breathing and
digestion.
 To work properly, your brain needs oxygen. Your arteries deliver oxygen-rich blood to all parts of
your brain. If something happens to block the flow of blood, brain cells start to die within
minutes, because they can’t get oxygen. This causes a stroke.

Water helps to thin the blood, which in turn makes it less likely to form clots

But don't chug your extra H2O all at once. "You need to drink water throughout the day to keep your blood thin,
starting with a glass or two in the morning,"

Prevent Stroke: What You Can Do

1. Choose healthy foods and drinks. Choosing healthy meal and snack options can help you prevent stroke.
...
2. Keep a healthy weight. ...
3. Get regular physical activity. ...
4. Don't smoke. ...
5. Stop using alcohol. ...
6. Check cholesterol. ...
7. Control blood pressure. ...
8. Control diabetes.

 Salmon (EPA) Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels and promote
neuroplasticity. ...
 Flaxseeds (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) ...
 Nuts and Seeds (Vitamin E) ...
 Avocados (Oleic Acid) ...
 Olive Oil. ...

Apples (and pears) also are rich in an antioxidant called quercetin, which can help prevent blood clots, relax arteries,
and improve blood flow. They are also a source of potassium, which can further help to lower blood pressure,

Leafy greens. Leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale, and collard greens are rich in dietary nitrates and
other nutrients that can help reduce the risk of stroke.

Foods high in potassium, such as sweet and white potatoes, bananas, tomatoes, prunes, melon and soybeans, can
help you maintain a healthy blood pressure — the leading risk factor of stroke. Magnesium-rich foods, such as
spinach, are also linked to a lower risk of stroke.

You should stop using sweets, cakes, biscuits and processed and fatty meats. It's important to also switch the
saturated fats in your diet for unsaturated fats and to reduce your salt intake by avoiding high-salt foods like
processed meats, salty snacks and ready-made soups, as well as not adding salt to foods.

“Potassium helps fight high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Eating
mangoes and other potassium-rich foods each day can boost your cardiovascular health.”

First, carrot juice is a good source of potassium, a mineral that plays an important role in proper blood pressure
regulation. A high potassium diet has been shown to protect against high blood pressure and stroke
Antioxidant compounds in carrot juice may also benefit your heart

flavonoids and phenolic acids, tuse in promoting recovery in stroke patients.he main components of honey, were
also effective when administered after ischemia use in promoting recovery in stroke patients.

The best way to help prevent a stroke is to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and avoid smoking and drinking
alcohol. These lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of problems like: arteries becoming clogged with fatty
substances (atherosclerosis) high blood pressure.

The top fruits for lowering blood pressure include bananas, apples, pears, apricots, grapes, raisins, kiwis, mangoes,
watermelon, pomegranate, plums, prunes, avocado, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, tomatoes, citrus fruit, berries,
and more.

Garlic may also be beneficial for reducing risk factors for heart disease and stroke like high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, and diabetes.

Inside a cucumber contains very high potassium content, up to 152mg. This is a substance that helps to regulate
and stabilize blood pressure. According to many studies that have been done, adequate potassium intake will
prevent the possibility of stroke, while improving/reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

. Coffee, tea — or both? People who sip several daily cups of either or both beverages may be less likely to have a
stroke than people who don't drink either

Sweet potatoes: Loaded with magnesium, potassium, and fiber, this side dish superstar is a delicious way to lower
blood pressure. Leafy greens: Cabbage, collard greens, spinach, kale, and other greens are high in nitrates, which
have been found to offer blood pressure benefits.

Onions contain antioxidants and compounds that may reduce your risk of heart disease by fighting inflammation and
lowering triglyceride and cholesterol levels. They contain a large amount of quercetin, a flavonoid antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory that may help lower high blood pressure .

There are several other factors that also increase BP, one of which is added sugars. The current high intake of
added sugars increases obesity which, in turn, raises BP. Recent studies also suggest that added sugars,
particularly those in soft drinks, may have a direct effect on BP.

Salty foods can increase blood pressure. Try eating canned soup, smoked fish, cottage cheese, pickled items, and
olives. Caffeine. Coffee and caffeinated tea may temporarily spike blood pressure by stimulating the cardiovascular
system and boosting your heart rate.

nutrients called flavonoids present in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruit, play a role in lowering blood
pressure. Flavonoids are a form of plant chemicals that function as antioxidants in the body, protecting against free
radicals' damaging effectPineapples contain potassium and fibre, both of which are important for maintaining heart
health. Potassium helps to regulate blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Fibre helps to
lower cholesterol levels, which can reduce the risk of heart disease.
The possible health benefits of consuming papaya include a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, aiding
in digestion, improving blood glucose control in people with diabetes, lowering blood pressure, and improving wound
healing.

Watermelon Is Rich in an Amino Acid Which May Support Healthy Blood Pressure. Watermelon isn't just a pretty
food with a sweet taste. This fruit is one of the best sources of L-citrulline, an amino acid that may help maintain
healthy blood flow

beets can significantly lower blood pressure after only a few hours of consumption. Both raw beet juice and cooked
beets were found to be effective at lowering blood pressure and decreasing inflammation

turmeric can relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure.

Lemon drink contains traces of several minerals that may be beneficial in lowering blood pressure. Calcium and
potassium both can lower blood pressure in those suffering from hypertension. A study suggests that lemon water
can help bring the number to the normal range immediately.