Lycopene
“Lycopene is a phytonutrient in the carotenoid family. It, as well as the other carotenoids, have strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory benefits,” says Chong. You can generally tell when a fruit or vegetable has a good source of lycopene in it by its color—lycopene is what gives these foods their statement pink or red pigment.
This antioxidant has been shown to reduce the chances of experiencing a stroke. An analysis published in Neurology found that men between the ages of 46 and 65 and with the highest lycopene concentrations were between 55 and 59 percent less likely to endure a stroke.
