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Eating Your Way to Lower Stroke Risk

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A number of dietary approaches have been shown to lower blood pressure and improve heart and blood vessel health. While the details may vary from one approach to the next, all focus on consuming primarily whole, minimally processed foods.

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Beans & Legumes
Sweet and sour five-bean bake

Vegetables
Sweet pickled beets

Pasta
Asian noodle bowl

Fish & Shellfish
Sesame-ginger grilled salmon

Desserts
Fruited rice pudding

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