7 Foods That Decrease Your Risk Of Stroke

Eighty percent of strokes are avoidable. The food you eat every day can prevent stroke and help you maintain a healthy weight.

Certified nurse-practitioner Susan Jaeger says, "Food in relation to stroke is all about prevention." Cholesterol deposits in the arteries, a leading cause of stroke, can be mitigated by dietary changes.

Put it this way: Since a stroke has the same effect on the brain as a heart attack does on the heart, the two terms are often used interchangeably. Because a stroke claims the life of one American every four minutes, eating well for the heart is critical.