Food for Thought: American Heart Month
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Collapse ▲American Heart Month
Why do we observe American Heart Month every February? Well, every year more than 600,000 Americans die from heart disease. The number one cause of death for most groups, heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and excessive alcohol use. Do you know how to keep your heart healthy? You can take an active role in reducing your risk for heart disease by eating a healthy diet, engaging in physical activity, and managing your cholesterol and blood pressure. To mark American Heart Month, we are inviting you to join #OurHearts, a national heart health initiative that encourages people to improve heart health together. Studies show that having positive, close relationships and feeling connected to others benefits overall health, blood pressure, weight, and more.
In order to help give you some healthier ideas for your meals, our next Lunch N’ Learn workshop is Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at noon and available FREE online through Zoom. We will provide information on how to stay “Healthy for Your Heart.” This is a great chance to learn some heart-healthy habits and prevent heart disease. You can register at our Eventbrite webpage.
Check us out on Facebook @persongranvillefcs to find information or register for upcoming programs, recipes, or information on food and nutrition. Try the following recipe from the Missouri Extension.
Cheesy Italian-Style Vegetables
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 summer squash, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 8 oz. can Italian-seasoned tomato sauce
- ½ cup low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium-sized baking dish, mix vegetables together. Pour tomato sauce over vegetables. Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes. Top with the cheese and bake another 4-5 minutes until cheese is lightly browned.
Nutritional Information: 80 calories, 2.5g fat, 400mg sodium, 7g sugar, 6g protein