A massive study of thousands of women, called the Nurses Health Study, showed that eating the typical Western-style diet increased stroke risk by 58 percent, whereas consuming more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish - the same foods that guard against so many other diseases - lowered that risk by 30 per cent. Here's where to start.

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These are best served straight from the oven for breakfast, but are also good in lunch boxes or with afternoon tea. Good with butter when they are still hot.