9 Foods That Are Known to Reduce the Risk of Strokes

7. Tomatoes

Another study from Harvard Medical School says that tomatoes can reduce your risk of strokes. This is due to the high content of lycopene present in the fruit (as well as several other fruits and vegetables), an antioxidant that is also responsible for its bright red color. Research has found that men who had a higher amount of lycopene in their blood not only had a lower risk of cancer, but about 55% reduced chance of a stroke.