17 Stroke-Preventing Foods Recommended by Cardiologists

Leafy Greens: Spinach, kale, and collard greens are high in vitamins and antioxidants.

[{"selector":"#anim-64e7c5e9-d0ea-4b81-958c-0fd50d787236","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-134cef2b-e9cd-4329-a317-9fdfde5ae48e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-112.04481%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3e5fad73-7ac8-4048-a66d-664c60bd8727","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-aa9e0752-0492-4d2f-97c0-db89598d5b43","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(4deg) translate3d(107.07692%, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)","rotate(4deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Yellow Star Yellow Star

Berries: Blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries contain antioxidants that improve heart health.

[{"selector":"#anim-47141b09-9765-495c-86d5-9f7f8bd48ada","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-81fbe860-9c34-4398-bc0e-ce05545240f8","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-112.04481%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d4f1c1e2-fab8-44f3-9aba-2b24aa7a0799","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-589fdd91-3626-4e60-8b6f-ea74020027a2","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(4deg) translate3d(107.07692%, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)","rotate(4deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Yellow Star Yellow Star

Fatty Fish: Salmon, mackerel, and sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health.

[{"selector":"#anim-bc85d8fe-8935-4469-8b6d-9470b04ad57f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-84c5903d-5916-484b-b9b8-1bd7a3296dc4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-112.04481%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-145deea5-2f69-44c4-b733-dc3e9e7e7522","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9f4f5c4c-7e46-4966-b929-06ba4fcb595a","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(4deg) translate3d(107.07692%, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)","rotate(4deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Yellow Star Yellow Star

Whole Grains: Oats, quinoa, and brown rice can help lower cholesterol levels and improve overall heart health.

[{"selector":"#anim-60e460f2-02b0-4bee-8fc2-59ce650c207f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c0436ac9-09f1-4258-b636-b45d7cc29225","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-112.04481%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e5047597-0dd5-41e9-a8c7-756caab8a077","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5b13f942-26b4-421c-978d-18c843a605d6","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(4deg) translate3d(107.07692%, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)","rotate(4deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Yellow Star Yellow Star

Nuts: Walnuts, almonds, and pistachios are great sources of healthy fats and protein.

[{"selector":"#anim-81624670-3080-426f-8a82-92bbbb95d8ce","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-569abaeb-8c06-45a6-b6f9-b793af39af39","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-112.04481%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5be1ad0f-86de-4ea2-84f9-18d68fcf3434","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-af634fce-82e2-4c97-8616-9c2034c84776","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(4deg) translate3d(107.07692%, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)","rotate(4deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Yellow Star Yellow Star

Avocados: Packed with healthy fats and potassium, avocados can help manage blood pressure.

[{"selector":"#anim-678b11be-13fc-4620-8111-6a5cf58ce234","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6ea1c8ec-3799-4b22-b1ff-2ce3b7530b47","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-112.04481%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e0d9f43d-3506-4864-acaf-77e405a5e98e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4470c005-83de-490d-b44b-625bc8775b3e","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(4deg) translate3d(107.07692%, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)","rotate(4deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Yellow Star Yellow Star

Beans and Legumes: Lentils, chickpeas, and black beans are high in fiber and protein, promoting heart health.

[{"selector":"#anim-f3db4519-a45e-4696-bc07-a1ec93af7b3b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1543de79-f469-4030-8b30-956cce45196a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-112.04481%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1a4ac63a-764a-40ae-8112-13e79110dd01","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9ded88d9-a3fd-47f6-9b17-6ecb8721bf4d","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(4deg) translate3d(107.07692%, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)","rotate(4deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Yellow Star Yellow Star

Dark Chocolate: In moderation, dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) can offer cardiovascular benefits.

[{"selector":"#anim-27471b41-c99b-453b-a052-92a02f10ea99","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-463d1878-8029-4065-b0c5-1c128aa8b1e9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-112.04481%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-04f57b13-4b0c-4906-a4d1-451bbc60d8b4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5b85d5a8-a9bf-4ed4-8cf3-13e38672d132","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(4deg) translate3d(107.07692%, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)","rotate(4deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(-4deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Yellow Star Yellow Star

Click Below For More Stories