| As we mentioned in previous articles, stroke is | | | | It also contains high amounts of antioxidants and |
| caused by uncontrolled diet that is high in | | | | chemicals that help to protect cells throughout the |
| saturated and trans fats resulting in bad | | | | body, particularly the brain and the heart. |
| cholesterol building up in the blood vessels that | | | | 5. Apricots |
| block the circulation of blood to the body including | | | | Phytochemicals in apricots can help to protect the |
| the brain. If oxygen is not delivered to the brain | | | | heart and eye as well prevent stroke. The beta |
| cells, some cells die off and can not reproduce, | | | | carotene as we mentioned in a previous article |
| the you may have a stroke. Since stroke is | | | | can help to lower the level of bad cholesterol in |
| caused by unhealthy diet, foods become a very | | | | the arteries, thus reducing the risk of heart |
| important role of preventing stroke. | | | | diseases and stroke. |
| 1. Cold water fish | | | | 6. Carrot |
| Cold water fish such as salmon and tuna contains | | | | (See Apricots) |
| high amounts of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids that | | | | 7. Kiwi Fruit |
| can help to reduce the cholesterol clotting up in | | | | Kiwi fruit contains high amounts of vitamin C, |
| the arteries and blood vessels in the brain in result | | | | potassium, magnesium and antioxidants that are |
| of lowering blood pressure and the risk of stroke. | | | | good for the heart and immune system as well |
| 2. Almonds | | | | as preventing stroke. |
| Almonds contain high amounts of vitamin E and | | | | 8. Rice bran |
| other minerals that can help to reduce the levels | | | | Rice bran contains high amounts of omega 3 and |
| of bad cholesterol and maintain healthy blood flow | | | | 6 fatty acids and nutritional dietary fiber that help |
| in the body. | | | | to lower levels of cholesterol in the arteries and |
| 3. Blueberries | | | | reduce the risk of stroke and heart diseases. |
| Blueberries contain the highest antioxidant capacity | | | | 9. Oat bran |
| because of their large anthocyanin concentration | | | | Oat bran is high in beta glucans that has proven |
| that helps to prevent heart disease and stroke by | | | | effective in lowering the LDL as well as reducing |
| reducing the build up of bad cholesterol LDL. | | | | the risk of stoke |
| 4. Apples | | | | I hope this information will help. |
| Apples are loaded with brain-protecting quercetin. | | | | |