Mithun Chakraborty ate like a demon: Can Mediterranean diet help to avoid cerebrovascular stroke?

Actor Mithun Chakraborty after being discharged blamed his diet for suffering ischemic cerebrovascular stroke. He said he was punished for overeating. Reflecting on his poor dietary habits that landed him at the hospital,  Mithun Chakraborty  shared, “I eat like a demon. So I was punished. My advice for everyone is to control your diet. Those with diabetes should not assume that indulging in sweets won’t impact them. Manage your diet .” According to Medical News Today, Mediterranean diet’s effect on stroke found that people who adopt it may have a lower risk of stroke. The Mediterranean diet includes healthy food options such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables and fish. Whole plat based food are a great option. The Mediterranean diet includes: *different types of fruits and vegetables, ideally fresh, *whole grains, such as brown rice, oats, quinoa, and barley *legumes, such as beans, peas, and lentils *lean proteins, such as chicken or tofu *oily fish, such as salmon, sardines, or herring *unsaturated fats, such as olive oil or avocado oil *low fat dairy products, such as yogurt or skim milk *nuts and seeds Although research says one needs to be careful about fish consumption as some types of fishes contain more mercury than others. What to avoid after a stroke? One needs to avoid eating sugar, salt, highly processed foods, saturated and trans fats, and fried foods. Fried snacks are a complete ‘no’. But if you are on medication, it is important to consult with the doctor on their diet as some medicines can react to some kind of food.