ARTICLES / General /
Foods for Stroke /
Other ArticlesBy Marie Santangelo, Staff Writer
It takes time to be willing to experiment with
“health” foods, but the people who work in these
stores can offer cooking ideas. Certain foods
do not do well being frozen (tofu) or reheated, but
labels explain enough to make it easy.
Finding alternatives to butter and oil can also
be found in health food stores. Omega oils,
sold by the bottle, double as salad dressings or
spreads, and carry flavors as well as butter or
margarine. Many oils, like flax seed oil,
cannot be heated, but referring to the label
provides the information needed.
Studies are beginning to show that by raising
“good” cholesterol, the effects on the body equal
those of lowering “bad” cholesterol. The
Journal of the American Medical Association
discussed this in a February 7, 2007 issue where
four studies of patients with coronary events found
that patients who worked on both good and bad
cholesterol levels had the most improvement
overall.
What this means to caregivers is that everything
we do (and some things are easier than others) to
improve the health of our loved ones—and
ourselves—has an effect. Whether we are
talking about more exercise, a change in diet,
relaxation therapy—any positive change, it works
toward everyone’s well being.
These are only a few of the many alternate
transportation methods that are available. It is
important to emphasize that it is still possible for
someone to be independent and live on their own in
the absence of a car and a driver’s license. It is
natural for someone to be anxious or even depressed
about not being able to drive. In order to address
these concerns, caregivers and loved ones need to
continue communicating about the need for
transportation and how those needs can best be met.
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