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If you aren't already eating foods that can improve the health of your gut, then you may want to start. That's because a new study has found a link between gut health and Alzheimer's Disease.
In research done by Edith Cowan University that was published in Communications Biology, results from multiple studies focused on gut disorders and Alzheimer's Disease involved around 400,000 participants each. The findings from the ECU study that looked at the overall data showed that people with gut-related issues also face an increased risk of Alzheimer's.
"These findings are really cool and leave me wanting more," Amanda Sauceda, MS, RD, tells Eat This, Not That! Sauceda also notes, "To me, the study's big takeaway is the importance of a gut-healthy diet even if we aren't fully aware of the connections between the gut and Alzheimer's."
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© Provided by Eat This, Not That! high-fiber foods Sauceda explains that "it's too early to say that good gut health can prevent Alzheimer's Disease, but we can say that focusing on your gut can have a wide variety of benefits." However, Sauceda adds, "I particularly love that this study emphasizes the importance of diet when it comes to healthy cholesterol/lipids and its role with Alzheimer's. There's a common thread with good gut health and healthy cholesterol, and that's fiber. This means that you can double your efforts by focusing on eating fiber-rich foods."
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5 Best Eating Habits To Reduce Stroke Risk
Having a stroke can be a terrifying, traumatic event. Strokes occur when blood flow is blocked and can't reach your brain, which can be due to weakened or ruptured arteries or the bursting of a blood vessel. While this is scary to think about, the good news is that you can oftentimes lower your risk of stroke.
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People with heart issues or heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are at greater risk of stroke. This is why finding a diet and fitness plan that can help lower the risk of these chronic diseases is key in helping to prevent or lower your risk of stroke.
To learn more, we talked with some dietitians about their advice on the best eating habits to reduce stroke risk. Read on, and for more healthy heart tips, check out 4 Worst Breakfast Habits for Blood Pressure.
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1. Eat healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids.
"Healthy fats and omega-3s help the brain stay healthy and can help ward off brain diseases. My top healthy fat foods are salmon, avocado, and chia seeds," says Morgyn Clair, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist and author at Fit Healthy Momma.
You can also incorporate more healthy fats by making intentional choices with what you're using to cook your food. For example, "swap your cooking spray with olive oil or canola oil," says registered dietitian nutritionist Rachel Fine, RDN, the founder of To The Pointe Nutrition.
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If you have high blood pressure, the first step you should take is ensuring you're eating a healthy diet rich in this mineral.High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when you have an elevated amount of force or pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. If the pressure on the walls of the arteries is persistent this can cause a heart attack, stroke, heart failure, or kidney disease.
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2. Eat a diet low in sodium.
"High sodium intakes are linked with hypertension, which contributes to stroke risk. Studies have shown that moderate sodium intake has a protective effect for strokes," says Clair.
According to a 2021 report published in Stroke, higher intakes of sodium were related to an increased stroke risk, which is why the American Heart Association published new guidelines for eating less than or equal to 1,500 milligrams of sodium a day.
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3. Eat plenty of fiber.
The CDC lists its specific guidelines for living a lifestyle that can help reduce the risk of stroke. On this list are things like maintaining regular exercise, limiting your alcohol consumption, and eating a healthy diet. When it comes to a "healthy diet," the CDC suggests eating foods low in saturated fats, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, and getting enough fiber every day.
In a meta-analysis that looked into over 8,900 cases of stroke, it was found that eating fiber helped to reduce the risk of stroke. This decrease in risk was about 12% for every 10 grams of added fiber throughout the day, according to the report.
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4. Limit red meat intake.
Another important eating habit for stroke prevention is limiting your consumption of red meat, mainly due to its high saturated fat content.
According to a review published in Stroke and Vascular Neurology, replacing saturated fats like red meat with more Mediterranean-inspired healthy fats helps to reduce the risk of stroke.
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5. Don't only focus on weight loss.
One thing that Fine believes is truly helpful for your overall health is focusing less on just weight loss, and instead eating a balanced, healthy diet.
"Lastly, consider healing your relationship with food and removing the pressure of only focusing on weight loss. Lifestyle changes, regardless of whether weight is lost, have been associated with statistically and clinically relevant improvements in physiological measures like blood pressure and blood lipids," says Fine.
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If you want to adopt a gut-healthy diet, Sauceda says that "baby steps make a big difference and are better for your gut than making big changes. Your gut likes consistency, if you change things up fast it'll throw it for a loop," she explains. On the other hand, "small changes build momentum and give your gut more time to acclimate."
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To start, Sauceda suggests "fiber and variety," saying, "The majority of people are lacking fiber and your gut microbiome thrives on fiber because it feeds it gut bacteria. Focusing on prebiotic foods can be especially helpful because they have been shown to give us a health benefit. Oats, asparagus, and onions are just a few prebiotic foods."
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As for variety, Sauceda says The American Gut Project has linked variety to "a more diverse gut microbiome." That's why you may want to "try picking up a new fruit or veggie or adding a new herb to your pantry."
Finally, Sauceda tells Eat This, Not That!, "There's no such thing as a perfect gut or one perfect way to eat for your gut. No one will have the same digestion or gut microbiome therefore your gut-friendly foods are unique to you. Listen to your gut and eat foods that feel nourishing to your body and mind."
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© ISTOCK Metabolic syndrome: Green tea extract improves intestinal health Green tea is renowned for its many health benefits. A recent study by the University of Ohio claims that it could also decrease the risks linked to metabolic syndrome, such as intestinal inflammation and blood sugar. Metabolic syndrome brings together a set of physiological signs such as abdominal fat, hypertension, intestinal inflammation or too high blood sugar. 
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If you have high blood pressure, the first step you should take is ensuring you're eating a healthy diet rich in this mineral.High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when you have an elevated amount of force or pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. If the pressure on the walls of the arteries is persistent this can cause a heart attack, stroke, heart failure, or kidney disease. 
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