Now it
was not unusual to hear there are young people affected by stroke.
Actually stroke can be prevented, for example by consuming more
vegetables to maintain healthy blood vessels.
Most
strokes are caused thickening of the walls of the arteries due to
cholesterol deposition in fat (plaque). Plaques narrow the blood flow
so that blood flow is reduced.
In a
recent study revealed a strong association between fiber consumption
with cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease and
stroke.
Victoria
Burley who conducted the study said his research is long-term. He
collected 8 studies conducted since 1990 and involving 500,000
participants. They were interviewed about the consumption of fiber
and followed their health records for 8-19 years.
The
researchers found the risk of stroke can be reduced by 7 percent for
every additional 7 grams of fiber consumed per day. In other words
they most diligently eating the most fiber lower risk of stroke.
Adding
an additional 7 grams of fiber can come from two pieces of whole
wheat bread, vegetables or fruits.
Mostly
high-fiber food low in calories so it also helps maintain ideal
weight remains. Additionally foods that are high in fiber has many
vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including polyphenols and
flavonoids that will make the blood vessels more elastic.
