How to live longer: Dietary changes that reduce the risk of stroke

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Experts state that avoiding foods and drinks containing free sugars can significantly reduce the risk of a stroke.

A stroke is an extremely serious condition in which the brain does not receive normal blood supply and oxygen for too long. In many cases, it is the cause of premature death. Accordingly, reducing the risk of stroke allows a person to live longer.

Dietary changes: less sugar.According to Blood Pressure UK, the single most beneficial dietary change for brain health is avoiding foods and drinks with 'free sugars'. According to experts, this type of food and drink can lead to weight gain, which increases blood pressure and with it the risk of stroke.

“Try to reduce the amount of free sugar you consume daily. Adults should consume less than 30 g of sugar per day.

What foods and drinks contain free sugars? Various dessert products and sweets, pastries, pastries, chocolate, ready-made sauces, semi-finished products and ready-made meals, various sodas, fruit juices, alcoholic beverages. Doctors at the Stroke Association urge people to eat a healthier diet in addition to reducing alcohol consumption, quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and being physically active. All of this can provide effective prevention of life-ending cardiovascular disasters.

Dietary changes that reduce the risk of stroke:

• Eat more vegetables and fruits every day.

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• Eat more fiber-rich foods.
• Eat whole grains and whole grain products.
• Eat more plant-based and lean protein.
• Do not eat fried food – prefer healthier cooking methods.
• Eat less salt.
• Eat less sugar.
• Do not add salt to food.

< li>Eat oily fish twice a week.

• Eat less foods with saturated animal fat.
• Eat healthy fats – nuts and seeds, unrefined vegetable oils.