Some foods are known to trigger a stroke.
Health Number One - Stroke
is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Avoid some foods that
trigger stroke.
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is
reduced due to a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel. Without blood, the
brain does not get oxygen intake so that the cells in the brain area will soon
malfunction or die.
Lifestyle choices can affect stroke risk. To reduce the
risk, you are advised to change your lifestyle, one of which is through diet.
Diets high in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol
have been linked to stroke. In addition, too much salt in the diet can also
increase blood pressure.
Read Also: Recognize the Symptoms of Stroke and its Handling
Here are some foods that trigger stroke
1. Snacks
and fast food
Donuts, chips, crackers, and many other baked or fried
foods are high in trans fats. Trans fats are found in almost all types of
snacks.
In addition, fast food can also increase the risk of stroke
because of its high fat content.
2. Red
meat
Red meat is also often associated with a high risk of
stroke. A study found that consuming large portions of red meat every day had a
42 percent higher risk of stroke. Red meat is high in saturated fat.
3. Salt
Salt contributes greatly to high blood pressure which can
trigger a stroke. Salt intake affects fluid balance in the blood.
It is recommended that you get no more than 2.3 grams of
sodium per day or the equivalent of 1 tsp of salt.
Most of the sodium is found in packaged and processed
foods.
4. Processed
meat
Processed meats are often packed with high sodium content.
The reason is, in the process, this type of meat is dried, seasoned, and
preserved with salt.
5. Canned
food
Canned food is a practical choice when cooking. It's just
that, without realizing it, packaged foods contain a lot of sodium, such as
canned soup. High sodium intake can increase blood pressure which is one of the
triggers for stroke.
