00:00Doctors across the United States are issuing a stark warning.
00:03Five everyday foods that most Americans eat regularly are quietly raising the risk of a life-altering stroke.
00:11Neurologists say stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States,
00:16and the foods that trigger it are not the obvious ones people avoid.
00:20They are the staples hiding in plain sight.
00:22Number one, processed deli meats.
00:25High sodium content causes arterial stiffness over time, restricting blood flow to the brain.
00:31Number two, packaged bread and white rice in large amounts.
00:35Refined carbohydrates drive blood sugar spikes that promote vascular inflammation.
00:40Number three, fast food and commercially fried items.
00:44Trans fats and excess sodium compound arterial damage every single time they are consumed.
00:50Number four, sugary drinks including juice and energy drinks.
00:53They accelerate hypertension, the number one risk factor for stroke.
00:59Number five, canned soups and sauces.
01:01Often contain more than 800 milligrams of sodium per serving,
01:05more than half the recommended daily limit in one bowl.
01:09Americans aged 45 and over are seeing the fastest rise in stroke rates of any age group.
01:15Doctors say dietary change is the single most impactful prevention tool available.
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