19/08/2026
🧠 Could what you eat affect your chance of a stroke? The evidence says yes.
👉 Too much salt can raise blood pressure, and high blood pressure is one of the biggest drivers of stroke risk
👉 Too much saturated fat (found in some meats and dairy) can cause a build-up in your arteries, making them narrower and more likely to become blocked
👉 Ultra-processed foods, things like ready meals, fizzy drinks and packaged snacks that contain ingredients you wouldn't use at home, for example artificial colourings or preservatives are linked to a higher chance of stroke
On the plus side: vegetables, fruit, wholegrains, fish, legumes and olive oil, a Mediterranean diet, are all shown to decrease your stroke risk.
You don't have to change everything at once. Start with thinking about what is on your plate.
Read more about diet and stroke risk 👉 https://bit.ly/4nia2ev
