Eating more fruit and veg can prevent strokes
Those who are looking at details of stroke insurance could help themselves by eating five portions of fruit and veg a day, say the Stroke Association.
It is estimated that eating this amount could reduce the risk of having a stroke by 26 per cent.
A spokesperson for the Stroke Association, said that being overweight can increase the risk of having a stroke.
"Carrying extra weight around your waist is particularly important, because that might increase the risk of stroke, heart disease and some cancers by up to three times," she said.
She added that even eating just one serving a day can reduce risk by six per cent.
"Three servings of wholegrain food – things like whole wheat bread, cereal, and pasta – can almost halve your risk of stroke," she concluded.
According to the Stroke Association, an estimated 150,000 people have a stroke in the UK each year.
A stroke is the third most common cause of death in England and Wales, after heart disease and cancer and accounts for over 67,000 deaths each year in the UK.
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