Stroke
Best Diet for Stroke Prevention: Heart-Brain Healthy Foods List
Summarizes a heart-and-brain healthy eating pattern that supports blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and glucose control for stroke prevention.
PRS Neurosciences Editorial TeamPatient education
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Stroke
Best Diet for Stroke Prevention: Heart-Brain Healthy Foods List
Summarizes a heart-and-brain healthy eating pattern that supports blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and glucose control for stroke prevention.
Foods to favor
- Vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.
- Fish and other lean proteins.
- Unsaturated fats in place of trans and excess saturated fats.
Foods to limit
- Highly processed foods, excess sodium, sugary drinks, refined carbohydrates and frequent processed meats.
Practical habits
- Build meals around plants, read sodium labels, choose minimally processed foods and keep portions sustainable.
Individualization
- Kidney disease, diabetes, swallowing problems or anticoagulant therapy may require personalized diet advice.
Key takeaways
- Overall dietary pattern matters more than one “superfood.”
- Lower sodium supports blood-pressure control.
- Diet works best with exercise and medical risk-factor management.
Important
Educational information only. It does not replace individualized medical assessment, diagnosis or treatment.