Stroke
Prevention
Calorie ranges
available: 1300, 1500, 1700, 1900, 2100
Balanced ratios: 60% . 20% . 20% |
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| The Stroke
Templates follow the ideas of the "DASH Diet" (Dietary Approaches to
Stop Hypertension), a set of dietary guidelines designed for those with
high blood pressure but also a heart-healthy eating plan. Recent
research found that the DASH Diet, which may help lower blood pressure,
might also reduce levels of homocysteine, a possible risk factor for
heart disease and stroke. The Dash Diet is rich in low-fat dairy foods,
fruits, and vegetables as well as low in saturated fat and total fat.
This eating plan is rich in minerals that may help to lower blood
pressure, especially calcium, potassium and magnesium. These meal plans
are also jam packed with vitamin C. A growing body of evidence suggests
that people who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables daily to meet their
vitamin C requirements have healthier blood pressure levels than those
who don't. These Templates contain loads of fruits and vegetables, which
allows for a moderate intake of sodium since these foods are so much
lower in sodium than many other foods. Sodium continues to be a
controversial issue when it comes to high blood pressure but it is
always good general nutritional advice to follow a diet lower in sodium.
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Stable Blood
Sugar
Calorie ranges
available: 1300, 1500, 1700, 1900, 2100
Balanced ratios: 60% . 20% . 20% |
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| Blood sugar or
glucose is the body's main source of energy and is formed when any type
of carbohydrate is digested. Keeping blood sugar levels stable or level
throughout the day is vital to people with diabetes to help protect them
from developing diabetic complications down the road. It is also
imperative for people with hypoglycemia to help keep them feeling their
best all day long. Tight control of blood sugar levels can also help you
avoid hunger throughout the day. It is dips in your blood sugar levels
that bring on those feelings of intense hunger. The Stable Blood Sugar
Templates are meant to help people keep their blood sugar levels as
stable as possible throughout the entire day. The Templates incorporate
six meals every day to help minimize dips in blood sugar levels. They
are packed with good nutrition including fiber, healthy fats, flaxseed
and chromium that all play an important role in stabilizing blood sugar
levels. If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, check with your physician
before following any type of meal plan. Meal planning for diabetics
should be individualized and based on individual nutritional goals as
well as medications. |
Heart Disease
Template
Calorie ranges
available: 1300, 1500, 1700, 1900, 2100
Balanced ratios: 60% . 20% . 20% |
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| Foods that you
choose strongly influence the health of your heart so better dietary
habits can greatly reduce your risk for heart disease. These menus are
for people who want to be health conscious and heart healthy. These
menus follow the guidelines set by the American Heart Association to
help reduce your risk of heart disease. They are jam-packed with fruits,
vegetables, a variety of whole-grain products, and "good" fats. The
menus are rich in foods that contain soluble fibers as well as omega-3
fatty acids such as fatty fish, nuts and flaxseed, which all help to
lower cholesterol and protect our heart health. This heart healthy diet
is high in B vitamins including B6 and folate, which may help to lower
levels of a substance called homocysteine in the blood. High levels of
homocysteine are a clear risk factor for heart disease. Other heart
healthy substances included in these menus are phytochemicals such as
isoflavones found in legumes such as soybeans; lycopene found in produce
such as tomatoes; indoles found in cruciferous vegetables such as
broccoli, polyphenols present in green or black tea; and beta-carotene
found in orange and yellow produce. Drink up your tea with these menus -
current research finds that drinking tea regularly may protect arteries
from plaque build-up. The foods contained in these menus increase your
intake of not only phytochemicals but also antioxidants, which can also
help to protect you from certain health problems such as heart disease. | |
