Description
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 90% of Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease or stroke. The good news is, there is a lot we can do to keep these risk factors at bay.
In this information-packed workshop, the following questions, and many more, will be addressed:
- What are the risk factors?
- What can be done to reduce the risk?
- Is it true that cholesterol is the main cause of heart disease?
- Will eating red meat, butter, and eggs raise my cholesterol? What about other foods?
- Should I be following a low-fat diet?
- Are there foods I can eat to promote healthy cholesterol levels?
- Is it OK to use salt? What if I have high blood pressure?
- Are there any supplements that promote cardiovascular health? Healthy cholesterol levels? Healthy blood pressure levels?
Presented by: Anna Varriano BSc., MBA, NHP, RNT
Date/Time: Saturday February 29th 2020 at 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location: International Academy Health Education, 380 Forest Street, Ottawa ON
Space is limited. Register now to reserve your spot!
