News for your Heart

 Hi there, received this from Shaklee this morning and thought it was great info. So am sending it as received.  Have a great day.  Phyllis

 

Hello, Shaklee Family!

February is Heart Month – a reminder to all that, yes, cardiovascular disease is the second-leading cause of death in Canada (after cancer). According to Statistics Canada, someone in Canada has a heart attack every seven minutes and a stroke every 10 minutes, and someone dies from heart disease or stroke every seven minutes. Pretty frightening statistics, given that many risk factors for cardiovascular disease can be significantly reduced with modest lifestyle changes.
Although some risk factors - such as age and family history - can't be controlled, most risk factors can! Making healthful food choices, being physically active, losing weight if overweight, and supplementing your diet with key nutrients that promote heart health are strategies you can implement to improve and protect the health of the most important organ in your body: your heart.

Start by looking to improve your food choices: try to eliminate fast foods, which, in general, deliver unhealthy amounts of saturated and trans fats, along with excessive sugar and calories. Make a commitment to eat more fibre-rich whole grains and legumes. Look to include more fresh fruit and vegetables, plus a couple of servings per week of omega-3-rich fish such as salmon. Limit your intake of sweets and watch for higher sodium content of many processed foods.

Be more active! Physical activity not only helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol; it also helps control your weight, reduces stress and anxiety, and improves blood circulation. If you’re among the 57% of Canadian men and 35% of Canadian women who are overweight to obese, improving your diet and boosting your physical activity will help you lose those extra pounds – and promote a healthy heart. Our Cinch^® Inch-Loss Plan is a comprehensive weight management program that’s clinically tested* and helps support metabolism.

When it comes to heart-smart supplementation, Shaklee OmegaGuard^® is a great place to start! It provides a full spectrum of seven naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, including concentrated levels of DHA and EPA, the most beneficial omega-3s. OmegaGuard not only supports a healthy heart and cardiovascular system; it also supports healthy brain, vision, and joint function.

For additional heart health support, don't forget about our Cholesterol Reduction Complex and Coenzyme Q₁₀. Cholesterol Reduction Complex features a blend of plant sterols and stanols to help naturally lower cholesterol levels.† Coenzyme Q₁₀ is a key nutrient for cellular energy production, antioxidant protection, and healthy heart-muscle function.

Combined with OmegaGuard, you have a power trio of products to address heart health from several different fronts!

Be well!

Jamie McManus, M.D.
Chair, Medical Affairs, Health Sciences & Education
Shaklee Corporation
*In a 12-week preliminary study.
†Products providing 800 mg of plant sterols and stanols daily, consumed with two different meals as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol Reduction Complex provides 1,000 mg of plant sterols and stanols per serving, and 2,000 mg daily when used as directed.