More bananas and fewer crisps can help ward off strokes, say scientists

Eating more bananas – and cutting down on crisps – could prevent thousands of stroke deaths, say researchers.

The potassium-rich fruit helps drive down blood pressure levels, as does lowering your salt consumption in snacks like crisps.

A study found people with a high potassium intake had 24 per cent less risk of stroke.

Best of the bunch: Eating more bananas can prevent thousands of stroke deaths

Previous data suggested older people could be harmed by potassium as their kidneys may be less able to remove it from their blood. Read More