Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables; living a more active lifestyle; and decreasing your intake of fat, sodium, and sugar will lower the risk for heart disease—so what are you waiting for?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. Act now to learn skills that will reduce your risk with a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Iowa State University Extension offers Habits for Healthy Hearts, a new program designed to help employees and their spouses not only learn smart food and activity choices, but also practice the skills that lead to better health.
Want a heart-healthy lifestyle but can’t get into the habit? You aren’t alone. And, support is available.
Replace bad habits with good ones
Habits for Healthy Hearts makes it easier than ever to develop the good habits that will lead to a healthier heart. This nationally recognized program is presented in six 90-minute sessions by ISU Extension nutrition and health specialists who will show you how to
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Make healthy food choices
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Decrease fat, sodium, and sugar in your diet
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Include physical activity as part of your daily routine
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Make smart choices when dining out
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And much more!
By participating, you will learn and practice skills that lead to better health—all within a supportive network.
Past participants say...
"Classes taught me why I needed to change my food and activity habits for a healthier heart, but more importantly I learned how to change. My husband is a willing partner in all of these changes."
"When my doctor looked at my cholesterol test results he couldn’t believe it. He said I lowered my cholesterol MORE by following the guidelines in Habits for Healthy Hearts than if I’d been on medication. It was easy -- I just read labels, watched portion sizes, and walked every day."
Contact your local Extension office or the nutrition and health field specialist (pdf) serving your county for more information.