A diet high in fruit and veg is linked to lower stroke risk | NHS Behind the headlines

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Various media sources have reported that eating fruit, vegetables, fibre and dairy is linked with a lower risk of stroke.

A European study of more than 400, 000 people looked at the link between different food groups and the risk of stroke.Researchers found that increased consumption of fruit and vegetables, dietary fibre and dairy were linked with a lower risk of stroke.

However, many other health and lifestyle factors are likely to contribute to an individual's overall risk of stroke. Nevertheless, the study supports what we already know about the benefits of a healthy diet which is high in fruit, vegetables and dietary fibre.

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