As we age preventing a stroke, among other diseases, becomes very important. In my computer business where I teach at nursing homes, there are many men and women who have suffered strokes early in their lives. We all fear strokes. Here's some information which might just help you make one small change in your diet. Another reason a Mediterranean diet is a good one. More on that later!
"Recently, in a publication in Neurology, they found that aging increases the chance for stroke. Current research finds that olive oil is a major contributor in stroke prevention. Those with high-intake levels can reduce their risk by more than 40 percent. The study, published in Neurology, followed 7,625 people divided into three groups, with “no use,” “moderate use,” and “intensive use” of olive oil in their diets. The findings showed that those who used olive oil in their cooking had a 41-percent lower risk of stroke than those with no use, while the participants with the highest levels of plasma oleic acid (a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid found at high levels in olive oil) had a 73-percent reduction in the risk of stroke." From Alternative Magazine
"Recently, in a publication in Neurology, they found that aging increases the chance for stroke. Current research finds that olive oil is a major contributor in stroke prevention. Those with high-intake levels can reduce their risk by more than 40 percent. The study, published in Neurology, followed 7,625 people divided into three groups, with “no use,” “moderate use,” and “intensive use” of olive oil in their diets. The findings showed that those who used olive oil in their cooking had a 41-percent lower risk of stroke than those with no use, while the participants with the highest levels of plasma oleic acid (a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid found at high levels in olive oil) had a 73-percent reduction in the risk of stroke." From Alternative Magazine
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