Avocado and Beans: the high levels of folate in avocado help to protect against stroke. The fruit also has a combination of good fats.

Fiber and potassium make avocado able to present stroke caused by hypertension, excess cholesterol and heart disease. Eating avocado, coupled with reducing fried foods and fatty meats helps to reduce stroke. Beans and Vegetables are also rich in folate [vitamin B9]. STROKE happens when the blood supplied to the brain is interrupted and the brain doesn’t get the oxygen it needs. A stroke can be categorized as ISCHEMIC or HEMORRHAGIC STROKE.

An Ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel or artery in the brain. But 80% of all strokes are ischemic. Haemorrhagic on the other hand is caused by blood vessels in the brain that breaks and breads into the brain. About 20% of strokes are haemorrhagic. Stroke is dangerous because it injures the brain, therefore immediately one suspects, he/she should see a doctor.

Stroke can be prevented by changing life style. If you have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or high cholesterol levels, keep them under control.

About 30 minutes of exercise daily a least 5 days a week will be good. Try to lose weight in case of obesity.

SYMPTOMS OF STROKE: You may experience a sudden numbness or paralysis and weakness on one side of the body. In most cases, immediately one gets a stroke, the brain cells begin to die and the symptoms present. Its important to recognise the symptoms as prompt treatment is crucial. One may also experience trouble walking since one side of the body is paralysed. You may also feel dizzy and lose balance and coordination. One may also experience severe headache and blurred or double vision. One one may also experienced a sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech e.g a person may mix up things and talk about things which do not coordinate.

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