Potassium

Eating plenty of foods rich in potassium, such as fruit and vegetables, will help to cut your stroke risk. In a major study involving more than 90,000 post-menopausal women, those who had the highest potassium intakes were 12% less likely to suffer a stroke than those who ate the least. It is thought that the protective effect of potassium is linked to its blood pressure lowering properties. Good potassium sources include:

• Baked potato
• Salmon
• Banana
• Broccoli
• Semi skimmed milk
• Oranges
• Green beans
• Carrots
• Apples
• Red cabbage