Yan Qu, who led the study at Qingdao University (China), published in the Journal of Stroke, pointed out that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is highly recommended because it allows to the organism to meet its needs in terms of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein and fat) and fibers without significantly influencing the total intake of calories by food. More specifically regarding strokes, the benefits of a diet rich in these foods is based on the ability to control blood pressure and improve the function of small blood vessels, but not exclusively this. In fact, fruits and vegetables have a positive effect in terms of Body Mass Index, waist circumference, cholesterol, inflammation and oxidative stress, all factors that can affect aging and the risk of stroke.
According to the World Health Organization increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables up to a total of 600 grams per day is an effective preventive strategy.
Fruits and vegetables to prevent aging
Scritto da: Osvaldo Sponzilli
Professor Osvaldo Sponzilli has thirty-five years experience and is a leading authority in Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Auriculartherapy, Anti-aging medicine, Chromotherapy, Clinical research in non-conventional medicine, Emotional Psychotherapy and Past Life Regression Therapy. He has been the practitioner for members of the Italian political, cultural and show-business scene. He is the author of over 100 publications and participates in radio and television shows. He is an advisor and professor of acupuncture and homeopathy in various Italian and foreign universities. He teaches Acupuncture and Quantistic Medicine at the Tor Vergata University of Rome. He is the head of the Department of Anti-aging, Acupuncture and Homeopathic therapies of the San Pietro Fatebenefratelli Hospital of Rome. He is the President of the Institute of Research in Clinical Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Pschotherapy and Anti-aging Medicine.
Managing editor of “Iniziazione” series for Edizioni Mediterranee publishing house and is a member of the scientific committee of Rivista Medicina Naturale magazine, published by “Tecniche Nuove”. He is the supervisor of Non-conventional Medicine for the Regenera Research Group.
