The risk of stroke increases with age, but there are steps older adults can take to maintain good mental and physical health. Following a healthy diet is the best place to start, which includes avoiding foods that raise blood pressure and damage the brain....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The effects of a stroke can vary based on severity, but even minor symptoms can still leave people weak in their arms or legs. Here are some food items that have been negatively associated with an increase in stroke risk.
Reduce the consumption of these following foods.
Smoked and processed meat
Smoked and processed meats are nasty contributors to stroke risk in two ways: The preserving processes leave them packed with sodium, but even worse are the preservatives used to keep processed meats from going bad. Sodium nitrate and nitrite have been shown by researchers to directly damage blood vessels, causing arteries to harden and narrow. And of course damaged, overly narrow blood vessels are exactly what you don’t want if you fear stroke.
Smoking
Smoking accelerates clot formation in a couple of different ways. It thickens your blood, and it increases the amount of plaque buildup in the arteries. Along with a healthy diet and regular exercise, smoking cessation is one of the most powerful lifestyle changes that will help you reduce your stroke risk significantly.
Junk Foods That Contain Trans Fat
Processed foods or junk foods, such as crackers, chips, store-bought goods and fried foods, typically contain a lot of trans fat, a very dangerous type of fat because it increases inflammation in the body. It is this increase in the inflammation of the body, a foundation of many diseases, that is linked to increased stroke risk and also many other serious, life-threatening diseases as well.
Diet Sodas
Though diet soda drink has low sugar content and recommended for those who might want to lose weight, it could cause stroke to those who are addicted to the drink. People who drink a soda a day up their stroke risk by 48 per cent.
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