Simply Good Cookbook

A stroke changes a survivor’s life — and their loved ones’ lives — in an instant. MonacoAVC is the Monaco Stroke Support Organization in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Get started with the "Simply Good Cookbook" of the ASA, the American Stroke Association to support your journey to recovery.

After a stroke, you may be uneasy about cooking on your own. Meal preparation can be made easier with planning, special utensils, and helpful tips.

For your post-stroke journey, the ASA has created this booklet specifically with adult stroke survivors in mind. It follows a post-stroke diet according to the International Dysphagia Diet StandardizationInitiative (IDDSI). The recipes are designed for regular food texture; however, each recipe includes modifications in case your swallowing abilities have been affected due to your stroke. Look for the color-coded information that best corresponds to your eating level for guidance on how to adjust the recipe to all levels:

- Level 7: Regular, but each recipe includes modifications for 

- Level 6: Soft and Bite-sized

- Level 5: Minced and Moist

- Level 4: Pureed

The cookbook of the American Stroke Association is full of helpful tips and information:

  • How to eat well after a stroke
  • Tips for meal preparation for stroke survivors
  • Ideas for simple snack and side dishes
  • Healthy and tasty recipes

You can find more information on the ASA website:

https://www.stroke.org/en/life-after-stroke/recovery/simply-good-cookbook

Download the cookbook here:

https://www.stroke.org/en/-/media/Stroke-Files/Simplygood-Cookbook/SimplyGoodCookbook_11052020.pdf?sc_lang=en