Tips for Stroke Survivors: Meal Preparation
Tips for Stroke Survivors: Meal Preparation
After a stroke everyday tasks may become more challenging or need to be relearned. Every stroke is unique and so is your recovery. This step-by-step video provides meal preparation tips for stroke survivors, including meal planning, time saving suggestions, ideas for assistive devices, if needed, and making a simple meal together.
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0.916 -> (relaxing piano music begins)
2 -> - [Announcer] A stroke
is a life-changing event,
4.6 -> physically and emotionally.
6.71 -> Simple everyday tasks may
become more challenging,
9.91 -> or need to be relearned.
11.93 -> And you may need more
frequent rest breaks.
15 -> Every stroke is unique
17.03 -> and your recovery will be too.
18.8 -> As a trusted resource in
your post-stroke journey,
21.72 -> we've created step-by-step guides
23.48 -> to make some common
activities a little easier.
26.22 -> Today's activity, meal preparation.
29.49 -> - First, a few helpful tips.
31.69 -> Consider creating a weekly meal plan.
33.91 -> This will help you save time
34.904 -> and have more varied and healthy meals.
37.1 -> Look for pre-cut or pre-chopped meats
38.853 -> and vegetables at the grocery store,
40.95 -> or do your prep work ahead of time
42.49 -> when you feel more up to
it and have more energy.
45.02 -> Store pre-cut foods in a Ziploc bag
47.17 -> or airtight storage
container for up to a week.
50.03 -> Use rubber grip mats under
your bowls and cutting boards
53.01 -> to keep items securely in place.
54.9 -> Stock your kitchen with knives
with a good rubber grip,
57.67 -> rocker knives, and manual
or electric processors.
60.51 -> These are all good tools for cutting,
62.58 -> chopping and shredding.
63.71 -> Other helpful items include
utensils with suction
66.053 -> or non-skid, non-slip features.
68.79 -> And one handed jar,
can, and bottle openers.
71.943 -> Get a standing chair which
will allow you to lean
74.61 -> and have support while
you're preparing your meals.
77.2 -> A microwave oven can also
be a great time saver.
79.67 -> For easier access, install
it at counter height.
82.33 -> A slow cooker is another
alternative to stove top cooking.
85.173 -> It lets you select the cutoff time
87.29 -> so you can't over cook your meal.
89.2 -> So now, let's make something together.
91.68 -> Here's a curry tuna salad recipe.
93.9 -> You can buy the ingredients,
95.43 -> pre-chop them, and store them
until you're ready to serve.
98.64 -> First, gather all your ingredients.
100.786 -> (bright music continues)
108.933 -> In a small, microwaveable bowl,
110.793 -> stir together 3/4 cup
peeled and chopped carrots,
115.254 -> 3/4 cup finely chopped radishes.
119 -> - [Woman] Good job.
119.833 -> - All right.
121.36 -> - [Tracie] One tablespoon water.
122.89 -> (upbeat music continues)
126.99 -> - [Woman] And, easy.
128.8 -> There you go.
129.633 -> - [Man] All right, here we go.
131.1 -> - [Woman] All right, dump it in there.
132.2 -> Okay, very good.
133.41 -> So what we can do is we'll
position your hand right here.
138.257 -> - Okay.
139.09 -> - All right, and that
stabilizes a little bit.
141.706 -> - Okay, all right.
145.3 -> - Cover with plastic wrap.
148.11 -> - [Woman] Okay, tighten it down.
151.04 -> That's excellent.
151.873 -> - [Tracie] And poke a small
hole in the top to vent.
154.937 -> (glass bowl clinking)
160.345 -> (microwave door shutting)
161.31 -> Microwave on high power for four minutes,
163.49 -> or until the vegetables are tender.
165.38 -> Remove from the microwave
and carefully uncover,
168.14 -> then let cool completely.
170.73 -> - All right, just set it right down here.
172.65 -> Very good.
173.875 -> (can opener cutting)
178.06 -> - [Tracie] Drain two 4.5-ounce cans
180.35 -> of low-sodium, chunk light
tuna packed in water.
184.03 -> - All right, now into the bowl.
186.028 -> - I got it.
186.861 -> (upbeat music continues)
191.01 -> - [Woman] Very good.
192.49 -> - [Tracie] Add three
tablespoons of fat-free,
194.33 -> plain Greek yogurt.
196.882 -> (upbeat music continues)
202.06 -> - [Woman] Good.
203.54 -> One more.
206.165 -> But that is like the mayonnaise portion.
207.84 -> Very good.
208.673 -> That's our plain yogurt.
209.56 -> - [Tracie] Two teaspoons curry powder.
211.97 -> - [Woman] It's all right, you're okay.
213.02 -> It's messy.
214.098 -> - [Man] I know.
214.931 -> (man chuckles)
215.764 -> - [Woman] That's all right.
217.166 -> One.
217.999 -> - [Man] That's one.
218.832 -> - [Woman] Uh huh.
219.665 -> - [Man] Alright. We was doing so good.
220.498 -> - [Woman] I know right.
221.518 -> - [Man] All right.
223 -> - [Woman] Well this is
going to be worth it.
224.287 -> - [Man] All right.
225.12 -> - [Woman] All right, Good. That's perfect.
226.79 -> - [Man] All right.
227.73 -> - [Woman] All right.
228.64 -> - [Tracie] And one and a
half teaspoons lime juice.
230.37 -> - [Woman] You know this
is concentrated right?
231.81 -> - [Man] I love it.
232.643 -> - [Woman] Okay.
233.674 -> - All right.
237.11 -> - [Woman] All right, there you go.
239.77 -> - [Tracie] Refrigerate,
cover for 20 minutes
242.06 -> allowing the flavors to blend.
244.067 -> (refrigerator door closing)
244.9 -> Drain and chop one 15
ounce can of pear slices.
249.07 -> - All right, okay.
250.48 -> Now we're going to pick up
our big spoon or spatula.
253.19 -> - [Tracie] And gently
stir into the tuna mixture
255.01 -> until well blended.
257.989 -> (upbeat music continues)
261.52 -> Place 3/4 cup of the tuna salad
263.5 -> in the center of a whole wheat tortilla
265.41 -> and top with avocado slices.
267.27 -> Enjoy.
268.103 -> (upbeat music continues)
272.806 -> - [Announcer] As you adjust
to life, post-stroke,
274.75 -> remember to take it slow and
be patient with yourself.
278.13 -> Make time for rest breaks,
280.17 -> and stop immediately if you experience
282.27 -> shortness of breath, excessive
sweating, or dizziness.
285.425 -> (upbeat music fades)
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBsEHBmAIVo