Eat to your Heart's Content
Heart disease is the number one health problem for both men and women in North America. Making a few small changes to your diet can make a significant difference to the health of your heart. Author of the best-selling book, HeartSmart Nutrition – Shopping on the Run with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and past Executive Director of the BC Heart Health Network, Ramona will show you how.
Confused about dietary fat and blood cholesterol? Wondering if garlic supplements really work? What about oat bran, olive oil and vitamin E? Utilizing the latest research, Ramona will sort out fact from fallacy and provide simple heart-healthy strategies that you can use today. Whether you're cooking at home or eating out, she will show you how to make heart-healthy choices to help you lower your risk of heart disease and help you achieve a healthy weight.
You will learn how to eat heart smart:
- Fats, oils and cholesterol – the good, the bad and the ugly
- Fiber, whole grains and carbohydrates – what’s the scoop?
- Chocolate and red wine – yes or no?
- Phytochemicals, nutriceuticals, anti-oxidants - to supplement or not?
- Salt – how much is okay?
- Fat budgeting – how to manage your fat intake
- Heart healthy meals, snacks and dining – simple tips to enjoy!
