High Fruit And Veggie Diet In Females Reduces Stroke Risk

Not so fast.

Females who consume lots of fruit, vegetables and grains have a lower risk of stroke, even if they have a history of cardiovascular disease, compared to women who don't, researchers from the Karolinska Institute, Sweden, reported in Stroke.

First author, Susanne Rautiainen, said:

"Eating antioxidant-rich foods may reduce your risk of stroke by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammation. This means people should eat more foods such as fruits and vegetables that contribute to total antioxidant capacity."

Oxidative stress has been shown to extend life span and antioxidants have been shown to increase the likelihood of certain illnesses, e.g., see here.

Still think they have any idea what they are talking about?