HEART MONTH

On Friday the 28th August 2015 i was invited o the launch of HEART AWARENESS which starts on the 1st September.  This is celebrated annually in September and raises awareness about cardiovascular disease and culminates on World heart Day on the 29th September.  Everyone is encouraged to get screened to identify what puts us at risk for heart disease and trokes.  We can show we care by starting to take charge of our own health and encouraging a healthy lifestyle for our families.  Heart disease now affects people of any age  and sadly South Africa has one of the highest rates of blood pressure worlwide.  High blood pressure is a silent killer and 75% of people with high blood pressure do not know that they have it.  we all need to be responsible for our health by LIVING HEALTHY, EAT BETTER, MOVE MORE and STOP SMOKING.    Here is how YOU can help spread awareness about heart disease:1)  This is a call on every person to get screened at your nearest Dis-Chem during September. 2)Join the campaign by posting a selfie of you getting tested on their Facebook wall or Twitter to stand a chance of winning spot prizes. 3)Challenge all your friends and family to get tested as well.

Here are some TIPS for weight loss: set a reasonable and realistic goal for weight loss, Eat slowly and enjoy your food, eat less reducing your portion sizes and use smaller plates, Avoid eating when you are not hungry and eating out of boredom or frustration, Stick to 3 balanced meals a day and have healthy snacks such as fruit or veggie sticks in between in you are really hungry, Choose lower fat foods daily to help reduce your total energy intake. Cook foods using the low fat methods such as baking and grilling.  lastly, it is very IMPORTANT to INCREASE your level of physical activity.  TAKE TIME TO ENJOY LIFE!