tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738676007216667152011-04-21T12:16:43.739-07:00Kyle J. Nortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738288265703003693noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773867600721666715.post-17123817301261040242008-09-10T14:07:00.000-07:002009-04-18T05:20:36.356-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://kylenorton.roofy22.hop.clickbank.net/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 458px; height: 86px;" src="http://www.lifeafterastroke.eu/images/header.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>As we mentioned in previous articles, stroke is caused by uncontrolled diet that is high in saturated and trans fats resulting in bad cholesterol building up in the blood vessels that block the circulation of blood to the body including the brain. If oxygen is not delivered to the brain cells, some cells die off and can not reproduce, the you may have a stroke. Since stroke is caused by unhealthy diet, foods become a very important role of <a href="http://kylenorton.mbeauchamp.hop.clickbank.net/">preventing stroke.<br /></a><br />1. Cold water fish<br />Cold water fish such as salmon and tuna contains high amounts of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids that can help to reduce the cholesterol clotting up in the arteries and blood vessels in the brain in result of lowering blood pressure and the risk of stroke.<br /><br />2. Almonds<br />Almonds contain high amounts of vitamin E and other minerals that can help to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol and maintain healthy blood flow in the body.<br /><br />3. Blueberries<br />Blueberries contain the highest antioxidant capacity because of their large anthocyanin concentration that helps to prevent heart disease and <a href="http://kylenorton.mbeauchamp.hop.clickbank.net/">stroke </a>by reducing the build up of bad cholesterol LDL.<br /><br />4. Apples<br />Apples are loaded with brain-protecting quercetin. It also contains high amounts of antioxidants and chemicals that help to protect cells throughout the body, particularly the brain and the heart.<br /><br />5. Apricots<br />Phytochemicals in apricots can help to protect the heart and eye as well prevent stroke. The beta carotene as we mentioned in a previous article can help to lower the level of bad cholesterol in the arteries, thus reducing the risk of heart diseases and stroke.<br /><br />6. Carrot<br />(See Apricots)<br /><br />7. Kiwi Fruit<br />Kiwi fruit contains high amounts of vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and antioxidants that are good for the heart and immune system as well as preventing <a href="http://kylenorton.mbeauchamp.hop.clickbank.net/">stroke</a>.<br /><br />8. Rice bran<br />Rice bran contains high amounts of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and nutritional dietary fiber that help to lower levels of cholesterol in the arteries and reduce the risk of stroke and heart diseases.<br /><br />9. Oat bran<br />Oat bran is high in beta glucans that has proven effective in lowering the LDL as well as reducing the risk of stoke<br /><a href="http://kylenorton.mbeauchamp.hop.clickbank.net/">Click here for more information</a><br />I hope this information will help. If you need more information, please visit my home page at:<br /><a class="linkification-ext" href="http://medicaladvisorjournals.blogspot.com/" title="Linkification: http://medicaladvisorjournals.blogspot.com">http://medicaladvisorjournals.blogspot.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/773867600721666715-1712381730126104024?l=strokevi.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kyle J. Nortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738288265703003693noreply@blogger.com0