What are the dietary interventions that may reduce the risk of recurrent stroke?
Limited evidence supports dietary interventions to reduce recurrent stroke, with recommendations drawn from high-risk CVD and coronary heart disease populations, or dietary effects on stroke risk factors, for example, BP and cholesterol. These interventions include regular consumption of fish, high consumption of fruit and vegetables, following the Mediterranean diet, and the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. Additionally, it is reasonable to recommend reducing sodium intake by at least 1g/d sodium (2.5 g/d salt) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events (including stroke).