Dr Athwal also recommended reducing intake of trans fats and sodium.
“Sweet food groups such as pies, cakes, cookies, and donuts are high in trans fats, which raise low-density lipoproteins (LDL), also referred to as bad cholesterol and lower high-density lipoproteins (HDL), also referred to as good cholesterol,” he said.
“When this happens, your risk of stroke and heart disease increases. You can reduce these odds by limiting the amount of trans fats you consume to no more than two grams per day. Instead, you should eat foods high in low-density lipoproteins (LDL), such as fruits to help reduce your risk of stroke.
“Processed foods such as canned soup contain too much salt; the extra sodium causes the body to produce and store more water, which leads to high blood pressure, heart disease and increases the risk of stroke.
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