Eating a high-fibre diet lowers the risk of having a stroke, according to scientists. A study found that each 7g rise in daily fibre intake cuts first-time stroke risk by 7 per cent.
Seven grams of fibre (0.25oz) roughly corresponds to a bowl of bran cereal, half a can of baked beans or two portions of fruit or vegetables.
Diane Threapleton, of the University of Leeds, who led the study, said: “Greater intake of fibre-rich foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts, is important for everyone, and especially for those with stroke-risk factors — like being overweight, smoking and having high blood pressure.”
About 150,000 people in the UK suffer a stroke each year. Most are over 65, although a stroke can occur…