White-flesh Fruits and Veggies May Protect Against Stroke
September 20/Wageningen, The Netherlands/Nurse -- Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables with white flesh, such as apples and pears, may protect against stroke, according to a study.
While previous studies have linked high consumption of fruits and vegetables with lower stroke risk, the researchers' prospective work is the first to examine the association of fruits' and vegetables' color groups with stroke. The color of the edible portion of fruits and vegetables reflects the presence of beneficial phytochemicals such as carotenoids and flavonoids.