The study, published in the journal Stroke, shows that consuming 200 grams of fruit every day can reduce the risk of stroke by 32 per cent. Meanwhile, consuming 200 grams of vegetables every day will reduce the risk of stroke by 11 per cent.
"Improving diet and diet, as well as lifestyle, is very important to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke," said Dr Yan Qu, from Qingdao Municipal Hospital in China, as reported by Healthy Living (08/05).
Qu added that in general, a diet rich in vegetables and fruit is highly recommended to meet micro and macronutrients, as well as fibre and energy needs. People who consume fruits and vegetables up to 600 grams per day also get additional benefits, namely reduced risk of blood clots that can trigger strokes by up to 19 per cent.
These results were found by researchers after analyzing 20 studies over 19 years involving approximately 760,000 people in the United States, Asia and Europe. Eating vegetables and fruits regularly every day can reduce the risk of stroke in men and women, both caused by blood clots and bleeding.
Not only does it reduce the risk of stroke, eating lots of fruits and vegetables can also lower blood pressure, improve blood vessel function, help with diet, lower waist circumference, cholesterol levels, and prevent inflammation. according to the American Heart Association, in a day adults are recommended to eat four to five servings of vegetables and fruit.
