PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (Oct. 29, 2014) – In recognition of the American Heart Association’s National Eating Healthy Day on Nov. 5, Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda is hosting these free events to encourage the community to make healthier food choices:
Enjoy the Taste of a Heart Healthy Life – Learn key components of a heart healthy diet and participate in a live demo on how to prepare a heart healthy meal that participants will bring home to share!
Thursday, Nov. 6 – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
Cardiac Diet Nutrition & Wellness Class – Learn heart-healthy, low fat and low sodium food options.
Tuesday, Nov. 4 and Tuesday, Nov. 18 – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The Wellness Center at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, 733 E. Olympia Avenue, Punta Gorda
Pulmonary Diet Nutrition Class – Heart-healthy nutrition tips for those with pulmonary issues.
Tuesday, Nov. 11 – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The Wellness Center at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda
Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death and disability for all Americans. The good news: more than 80 percent of risk factors for heart disease and stroke are preventable through behaviors such as making better food choices, getting regular exercise, keeping a healthy weight and not smoking. These efforts can help keep hearts and brains healthy.
As Charlotte County’s American Heart Association “My Heart. My Life.” cause partner, Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda encourages the community to grab a piece of fruit instead of a bag of chips for a mid-afternoon snack, eat a salad before dinner, or add chopped veggies to an omelet. Those little daily choices can add up to a big difference in long-term health.
Attend an event for tips, and register for a free toolkit that includes a resource guide to learn about incorporating more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet. To register for a class or toolkit, call 941-637-2497.
