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a welcome note from Dr. HuotDear Friend, Did you know that heart disease is the #1 cause of death amongst women in Canada1 and eight out of ten Canadians display at least one of the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease? While genes, gender and age are all beyond our control, we can all adopt a healthy lifestyle that reduces other risk factors like high blood cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. Food plays an important role in keeping us healthy. Following Canada’s Food Guide and making healthy food choices has never been easier. There is an increasing number of convenient and great tasting options to increase our intake of whole grains, fruits and vegetables, just to name a few of the food groups that most Canadians are not getting enough of. Improving your diet one meal at a time and exercising for 30 minutes a day (or 10 minutes 3 times a day) can go a long way towards reducing the risk of heart disease. If you are looking for a way to include great tasting breads and bagels in your diet, Country Harvest 100% whole grain breads and bagels are a great choice because they are also a source of Omega-3 – an essential fat that contributes to good health, normal growth and development. I hope that the tips and recipes in this booklet will help you continue eating better, one slice at a time! Best regards,
1- Source: "Leading Causes of Death in Canada", Public Health Agency of Canada. |
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