General Information

DID YOU KNOW?

• Heart disease and stroke is the #1 cause of death for both men and women.
  • 30% of male deaths
  • 31% of female deaths
• The risk of cardiovascular diseases can be reduced by up to 90% through lifestyle changes.

WE EAT BETTER - WE LIVE LONGER

Our life expectancy has almost doubled since the beginning of the century. Advances in nutrition are obviously not the only explanation, but they are an important factor. And many people say you are what you eat.

• Whole grains: Unfortunately, our meals do not contain enough whole grains and fibre. According to Health Canada, whole grains that are rich in fibre may help people feel full or satisfied. A diet rich in whole grains may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The new Canada's Food Guide recommends adults 19 to 50 years of age, depending on gender, consume 6 to 8 servings of grain products per day, of which half are whole grains.
• Fats: In recent years, our consumption of fat has decreased from 40% to 38% of daily caloric intake. This is certainly good news, but it should be reduced even more. The latest Canadian dietary recommendations indicate that dietary fats should contribute only 20% to 35% of our daily calories.
• Fruits and vegetables: Despite all the advertising about the importance of eating more fruits and vegetables, consumption has not increased significantly. Five servings of fruits and vegetables should be eaten every day.

ADD BEATS TO YOUR HEART

Today, we live at a frantic pace and it may seem difficult to maintain good eating habits. A healthy breakfast is the best way to start the day because it helps to moderate your food intake during the day.

BOOST YOUR HEART HEALTH

• Eat more whole grains
• Consume a minimum of five servings of fruits and vegetables a day
• Eat nutritious snacks
• Don’t forget your sources of calcium and vitamin D
• AND THINK FIBRE!
  • Canadians consume on average 15 grams of fibre per day, while Health Canada recommends 25 to 30 grams per day.
  • An increase of 10 grams per day of dietary fibre reduces the risk of suffering from cardiovascular disease by 14% within six to ten years.
  • 2 slices of new ^® Healthy Way^® with ProCardio Recipe™ bread gives you 10 grams of dietary fibre.
  • A single new ^® Healthy Way^® with ProCardio Recipe™ fresh square gives you 7 grams of dietary fibre.

To learn more about cardiovascular disease, stroke and for general prevention advice: www.thehearttruth.ca/what_is_heart_diseas/