With World Stroke Day being recognized today, British Columbians are reminded that salmon, one of the healthiest foods people can eat to reduce their risk of stroke, is available locally and fresh, year-round. A diet high in protein, especially one rich in protein from fish like salmon, can reduce the risk of stroke by 20 per cent, according to a study published in the American Academy of Neurology in June. The Heart and Stroke Foundation notes that omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent the clotting of blood which reduces the risk of stroke, and that the best sources of omega-3 fats are cold-water fish such as salmon. Omega-3s also help lower triglycerides, a type of blood fat linked to heart disease.

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