5. Flaxseeds

You probably aren’t eating a lot of flaxseeds, but you should know that they are one of the best foods to prevent a stroke. So start including them in your diet today. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid derived from plants, can be found in flaxseeds. In addition, the seeds include phytosterols and lignans, which are plant substances with anti-inflammatory properties.

Flaxseeds are doing a great job at removing some inflammatory agents, and by doing this, they greatly reduce the inflammation that appears with plaque buildup on the walls of the arteries. Your risk of stroke is substantially decreased by reducing atherosclerosis and inflammation.

Flaxseeds may also aid in bowel regularity since they include soluble and insoluble fiber. Why does it matter in terms of stroke risk?

According to a study called the Ohsaki cohort study, which observed the bowel movement frequency and the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease in 45.000 people aged 40 to 79 years old, those who went to the bathroom only once every 2-3 days had an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (21%). Additionally, the chance of dying from heart disease, particularly from a stroke, increased by 39% for people who defected 1 or fewer times every 4 days.

Frequent bowel movements are important for preventing strokes. And flaxseeds can help with that. Just remember that if you want to get the best out of them, you should consume them grounded.