With American Heart Month already here and Valentine’s Day soon to come, February is certainly a special time of year. It’s about spending time with the person you love, taking a closer look at your risk for heart disease, and with a little help from Filippo Berio Olive Oil, sharing meals that are as delicious as they are heart-healthy.
Our Heart to Your Heart, from our Registered Dietitian,
Lindsey DeCaro, RD, LDN
In 1963, Congress asked the President to formally designate February as American Heart Month. Because Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in women and men in the United States, a specific month focusing on heart disease is vital. This disease knows no racial, ethnic, age or gender boundaries and probably has impacted you or your family in some way. While efforts are constantly under way to increase education, awareness and funds for research, there are daily choices you can make to help reduce your risk.
By eating a healthier diet, you can help decrease high cholesterol, high blood pressure, an unhealthy weight, and obtain better control over your blood sugar levels. All these steps reduce your risk factors for developing CHD.
A diet high in fat, especially saturated fat, leads to an increased risk of CHD. One key way to decrease your risk is by following a heart-healthy diet—one that’s low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. How do you accomplish this? It means selecting more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, lean sources of protein, and heart-healthy fats—like those found in Filippo Berio Olive Oil. Olive oil has long been praised for its nutritional benefits because it contains “good” fats—lots of mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids. These “good” fats can boost heart health by decreasing bad cholesterol and maintaining good cholesterol. Be sure to visit www.filippoberio.com/health to read more on olive oil’s protective role in heart health.
Woo your sweetheart … with an inspirational Valentine’s Day dinner with recipes from our celebrity chef, Jim Coleman.
Nothing shows how much you care more than a delicious, home-cooked meal. Start with Filippo Berio Olive Oil, put a little heart into it, and let your imagination take care of the rest!
Romantic Valentine’s Menu for Two
Or, place floating candles in a large crystal bowl filled with fresh cranberries and red and white roses (stems removed).
For more inspiring ideas, please visit our website at FilippoBerio.com!
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