Hot on the heels of a study indicating that young women who drink wine in moderation have significantly lower risk for strokes caused by blood clots comes a new study showing a similar benefit for women with diets rich in fish and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids. In addition, although some studies have shown that eating large amounts of fish might actually increase the risk for strokes caused by bleeding within the brain, women who ate the most fish were no more likely to suffer a bleeding-related stroke than women who never or rarely ate anything that spends its life underwater, the authors say. Rexrode tells WebMD that the data suggesting a link between fish-heavy diets and hemorrhagic, or bleeding, stroke came from studies of Eskimos in Greenland, who typically eat 10 times more fish than average Americans. Fish contain high levels of two types of omega-3 fatty acids, substances that are thought to lower an individual's risk for blood clots that can lead to strokes or heart attack. There also is evidence to suggest that omega-3 fatty acids can lower high blood pressure and reduce the buildup of harmful substances in blood vessels that can lead to atherosclerosis, or narrowing of the arteries.
Flax seed is pretty versatile.
It has very concentrated amounts of omega-3, and it can be included when making breads and stews and added to vegetables. I find it wonderful to be able to incorporate some flaxseed in the diet. All rights reserved. Email This to a Friend. All rights reserved.