Flashback Friday: How to Prevent a Stroke

Insufficient intake of fiber-rich foods may lead to the stiffening of our arteries associated with risk of having a stroke.

More on the wonders of fiber in:

I’ll be doing a whole series of videos on stroke risk factors coming up in a couple of months. Stay tuned, and subscribe here to have the day’s video delivered to you.

Thanks for watching. I hope you’ll join in the evidence-based nutrition revolution!
-Michael Greger, MD FACLM

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[IzzyWizzy]

Kelloggs were actually two brothers, one who was a doctor and the other was a businessman. They did split their ways early on because they had a difference in vision for the company. Kelloggs the doctor wanted to use the blunt tasting cereal as a recovery meal for his patients. Kelloggs the businessman wanted to sell to a more mainstream audience and made Kelloggs to what it is now.

[lukeweaver]

I am getting 75-100 grams of fiber per day thanks to a breakfast smoothie, chia pudding, flax bread, super salad 🥗, avocados and more.

[sircorkysriley]

thanks to doc like you Dr Greger my diet is mostly fiber

[KristopherWilliams_tahmson]

I’m getting 70-100 g/day

Thanks to being informed by one of your older videos, I began I include foods daily that helped give me fiber

[bomontana]

Thank you very much Dr. Greger for your excellent videos. You saved a lot of lives!

[cosmiccreator]

Thank you so much Nutritionfacts.org! Life changers! ♥_♥

[RabbitFoodFitness]

Such an interesting video!. This is just another reason that whole plant food is extremely good for you! Thanks for the awesome video. Your videos always inspire me to keep posting on my YouTube channel!

[MYfriendsknow]

Excellent ...as always gets the utmost info possible into a short video and never fails with his wit and charm.

[username-ynyo]

That last sentence is a mazing. Dr kellogs would be rolling in his graves seeing what his company has become

[kyrk]

And that is why I start everyday with a big beautiful bowl of Oatmeal :)

[MARIAM_M_AYOUB]

Thank you for all the information and the positive contribution you make to society, Dr. Greger! I am grateful for everything you do! I’d love to know what’s your take on microwaved food? Hoping to hearing from you. Thank you!

[sharit]

Fantastic information... this is something that everyone can easily do and improve their health...thanks for posting!!

[_TerraRae_]

I get about 100g of fiber a day, I generally get 1 cans worth of beans, I eat lots of oats with fruits in the morning and i tend to eat loads of veggies throughout the day accompanied with whole wheat carbs such as pasta or rice! This is why I am so annoyed with the new carnivore diet movement that's going on. People don't understand how important fiber is!

[laurajackson]

A typical day for me for both types 47-57g total fiber since changing my diet nearly 4 years ago.

[richardbailey]

Always enjoy these, very informative. No moringa vids, Doc?

[charliemorrison]

What about large quantities of greens and fruits rather than grains? When I'll eat rice or other stuff like that in very large quantities. I eat a lot! Speaking of which I think I'll go eat a 5 pounds of grapes for breakfast.

[eelkeaptroot]

Let's hope your books become as famous as Kellog's products!

[annesmith]

I add a tablespoon of ground almonds to porridge each day, add berries and a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds.(Flaxseeds help to control blood pressure).

[broddr]

Hmm, I guess I need to go back to Cronometer logging again, at least for a while to see if I am getting >25 g/day soluble and >47 g/day insoluble fiber. Although I got a good start this morning with oatmeal that had about a quarter cup of pumpkin puree mixed in along with some raisins and unsweetened coconut flakes (lots of insoluble fiber there).

[emilytreads]

Hi Dr Greger! I have a question.
I am 28f with the brca gene. I'm petrified of getting breast cancer. I like soy milk but I make myself drink almond milk because of my fear - is this warranted? In addition, should I make an effort to eat more soy (ie- tofu 1x/week), or avoid it altogether?
I actually asked my personal Dr this & she didn't know the answer. She said she'd get back to me.