support healthier blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
Focus more often on:
- Vegetables
- Fruit
- Whole grains
- Beans
- Nuts
- Fish
- Lean proteins
- Minimally processed foods
Limit excessive sodium, added sugars, processed meats, highly processed foods, and saturated fats.
7. Limit Excess Alcohol
Continue on the next page ️️Persistently high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and increase cardiovascular risk.
If you have diabetes:
- Follow your treatment plan
- Monitor glucose as recommended
- Keep regular medical appointments
- Manage blood pressure and cholesterol as well
Stroke prevention often depends on controlling several risk factors together.
3. Treat High Cholesterol
High LDL cholesterol can contribute to plaque buildup inside arteries.
Depending on your overall cardiovascular risk, treatment may include:
- Dietary changes
- Exercise
- Weight management
- Cholesterol-lowering medication
Do not stop statins or other prescribed treatments without medical advice.
4. Do Not Smoke
Smoking damages blood vessels, increases clotting tendency, and raises stroke risk.
Stopping smoking is
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