14 foods that can reduce your risk of stroke

Make a major dent in your daily fibre goals by dishing out black beans for lunch. A review of studies published in Public Health Nutrition shows that a diet rich in legumes like black beans was associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular disease. Researchers attribute the findings to legumes’ intrinsically good-for-you characteristics and the fact that they are often a substitute for unhealthy sources of protein. Add 3/4 cup black beans to a salad, bowl of stew, or a reheated black bean burrito, and you’ll already be 27 per cent of the way to meeting your daily recommendation.