More good news about the benefits of a plant-based diet!  A new study shows that following vegetarian diet reduces the risk of stroke. We’ve been reporting on the many health benefits of vegetarian diets for lowering the risk of disease such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, prostate cancer and colon cancer. We can now add reducing the risk of stroke to the growing list.  This is important since stroke is the fifth leading cause of death for Americans. Read more