Can Mediterranean Diet Prevent Stroke?

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS —A recent study conducted at Tufts University and published in the journal Diabetes Care found that consuming a Mediterranean diet lowers your risk of stroke.

The study included about 7000 participants, they were told to consume either a Mediterranean diet or a low-fat diet. The researchers analyzed the effects both diets had on the risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart attack.

The team found that those who consumed a Mediterranean diet saw a significant reduction in their risk of stroke, compared to those who followed a low-fat diet

According to lead study author, Dr. Jose Ordovas:

“Being on the Mediterranean diet reduced the number of strokes in people with two copies of the variant… the food they ate appeared to eliminate any increased stroke susceptibility”

According to Mayo Clinic, the following foods are part of the Mediterranean diet:

·         Fruits and vegetables

·         Whole grains

·         Plant-based foods

·         Replacing butter with healthy fats (olive oil)

If you are interested in reducing your risk of stroke, you might want to consider following the Mediterranean diet.


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