08 Diet and stroke

Type: Factsheets

Code: 01F8

The food we eat can influence our risk of having a stroke. Different food groups, such as fruits, vegetables and wholegrain cereals, can protect against stroke. High cholesterol and too much salt in the diet can increase our risk. This factsheet explains how and why what we eat can affect our risk of stroke and suggests ways we can make our diet healthier.

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