Broccoli To Prevent Stroke

Many of eating fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, and many other diseases. So is the case with broccoli, 1 efficacy more than broccoli that you need to know is to prevent stroke.

In the first major studies that examine this relationship, a team of epidemiologists led by Kaummudi Harvad J. Joshipura, observing the eating habits of more than 75,000 women.

The researchers found that each daily servings of fruits and vegetables to reduce the incidence of stroke ishemic to 7%. In outline, 4 among 5 strokes are ischemic, caused by blood clots that block blood flow to the brain.

Means that women who added a few slices of broccoli into a food can reduce the risk of stroke by one quarter.

Until now scientists have not found the explanation of the power that destroys these blood clots. Experts suspect, a diet high in agricultural products reduces the risk of stroke, because these foods tend to be low in fat and rich with material that is friendly to the heart, the case of fiber, foliate, and potassium. However, nutrient-nutrient also has limitations.

Joshipura emphasize, not all the same nutritious vegetables. Potatoes and legumes for example, has no measurable risk reduction. People who have the lowest risk was more consuming crucify vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower, plus green leafy vegetables and citrus fruits.

Source: Tabloid Aura