Why Are More Nigerians in Their 30s and 40s Having Strokes?

Over the past few years, I have noticed something worrying: stroke seems to be affecting more Nigerians in their 30s and 40s. We now hear of people collapsing at work or being diagnosed with hypertension despite appearing healthy. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke, and everyday diets can quietly increase that risk. Eating too much salt, heavily seasoned foods and refined carbohydrates may contribute to poor heart health over time. Simple changes may help, including eating more beans, oats, unripe plantain or Ofada rice, while adding leafy vegetables such as ugu, ewedu, waterleaf and efo tete. If you have hypertension, what foods or lifestyle changes have helped you manage it?

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