Go Red "Project Runway?"
Campbell’s has enlisted Celebrity Designer Tim Gunn to lead another red dress design competition. They’ve also lined up a surprise on Project Runway!
So, tune in this Thursday, Feb. 4 at 10:00 p.m. EST!
Why a local event?
As cited by the American Heart Association in an extensive national study, Nashville is one of the least heart-healthy cities for women in the U.S. To stimulate heart disease awareness and help women make life-saving choices, Go Red For Women is organizing exciting 2010 activities in February, both nationally and locally.
2010 Go Red for Women speak up!
Casting call at Macy's, Cool Springs Galleria: Feb 13, 11 am to 3 pm.
Jiffy Lube
Take your car in for service at Jiffy Lube in February or March. Jiffy Lube customers can donate $3 to the Go Red For Women movement at their local Jiffy Lube Service Center and in return, will receive a MPFL savings book that offers more than $100 in savings and healthy tips for their hearts and vehicles. All funds raised in Middle Tennessee will go to the Go Red For Women campaign in our area.
Nashville’s Nutrition Expert offers the following advice for women who want to make adjustments to their eating habits while becoming more health conscious. Take the heart healthy plunge with these basic guidelines! Consultant, Sarah-Jean Bedwell, RD, suggests a few surprisingly easy and inexpensive things women can do for their heart:
1-Eat more Beans! Beans are one of the most under-used inexpensive "health foods" in the US. They are a great source of protein and fiber as well as other nutrients such as zinc and folate. Studies have shown them to be helpful for heart health in many ways, including lowering blood cholesterol. Incorporate beans into your diet by having a "Meatless Monday" each week. Serve beans over whole grain brown rice, in a whole wheat tortilla with some low-fat cheese or even over a salad! If you are worried about beans making you gassy, increase the amount you eat slowly and drink plenty of water.
2-Switch from full fat dairy products to low-fat dairy products. Dairy is a nutrient-rich food and important for a healthy diet, especially in women as we need extra calcium and Vitamin D for our bone health. The key is to choose low-fat dairy. Many people think 2% milk is a low-fat choice, but actually it is not-it is still pretty high in saturated fat. Choose 1% or skim milk instead, which are both heart healthy choices. For cheeses, choose low-fat versions of your favorite cheeses (not fat free as they tend to be high in preservatives and aren't as tasty). Don't want to go the low-fat route for cheese? Then just choose naturally softer cheeses, such as goat's cheese or feta which are naturally lower in saturated fat than harder cheeses such as parmesan or cheddar.
More heart healthy nutrition tips to come.
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