Vegetables and fruit best for heart health
A study funded by the Heart and Stroke Foundation has found that diets high in animal products, fat and fried foods can up the risk of an acute heart attack by 35% when compared to diets that include more vegetables and fruit. Read more.
I’m losing weight!
Indar Persaud has never been on a diet before. But when he was diagnosed with having high-normal blood pressure and pre-diabetes, he listened to his doctor and made a commitment to lose weight using the My Heart&Stroke Healthy Weight Action Plan™. Read his story.
Warning: trans fat kills
Artificial trans fats preserve food but are extremely harmful to our heart health. Some food companies have taken strides in eliminating artificial trans fats – while others have not. Unfortunately, too many products continue to contain disturbingly high amounts of these fats – especially bakery products that children eat most often such as cakes, donuts and brownies. It’s time the federal government regulate the use of trans fat. Use our advocacy letter to send a strong message to the government today.
Investing in real results
Our donors and volunteers have generously supported the Foundation for more than 50 years. Their investment in heart and stroke research has, and will continue, to help us save lives and improve the quality of life for countless Canadians.
Read more about the research you help to fund.
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