Eating more fibre lowers your risk of first-time stroke, a new study suggests. Each 7 gm increase in total daily fibre intake was associated with a 7% decrease in first time stroke risk, reported the study published in stroke. One serving of wholewheat pasta, plus two servings of fruits or vegetables, provides about 7 gm of fibre.
Having fibre rich foods - such as nuts- are important everyone, and especially for those with stroke risk factors like being overweight, smoking and having high blood pressure. Research has shown that dietary fiber helps reduce risk factors for stroke, including high blood pressure and high blood levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) “bad” cholesterol.
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Hindustan Times, Wellness
31/03/2013
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