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Meal Planning Tips For People Who Have Had A Stroke

Meal Planning Tips for People Who Have

Had a Stroke

Client Name _________________________________ Date ___________________

Dietitian / Dietetic Technician ____________________________________________

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Daily Goals

For good health, people need to eat foods from a variety of food groups. As you

plan meals, think about how they meet daily goals for healthy eating.

Fruits and Vegetables

Have at least 3 portions of vegetables and 2 portions of fruit each day. Good

choices include dark-green, yellow, and orange vegetables, as well as citrus fruit.

One portion is usually equal to:

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½ cup cooked vegetables

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½ cup canned fruit

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½ cup juice

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1 cup raw fruit

Meat and Other Protein Foods

Make lean protein a part of at least 2 meals each day. Eat 5 to 6 ounces per day.

Good choices include:

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Skinless poultry

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Lean beef, pork, or veal

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Fish

o Fatty fish (such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, or sardines) are especially

healthy. Have them twice a week.

o Canned and smoked fish are usually high in sodium. Choose fresh or

frozen fish instead, or have low-sodium canned types.

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Dried beans and peas (¼ cup cooked = 1 ounce)

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Soy foods or other foods made with vegetarian protein

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Egg whites or egg substitutes

Meal Planning Tips For People Who Have Had A Stroke