Foods for a Healthy Heart

A plant-based diet can help improve several risk factors for heart disease:

• High Blood Pressure: A plant-based diet, rich in potassium, improves blood pressure.
• High Cholesterol: Aim for high-fiber foods to help lower cholesterol.
• Atherosclerosis: Diets rich in saturated fat and cholesterol cause plaque buildup in the arteries, restricting blood flow.
• Inflammation: Plant-based diets help reduce inflammation, which can lead to heart disease and other conditions.

This 90-minute class features a

• Quick Quiz
• 12 Minute Video
• Short Discussion
• Cooking Demo
• Take Home Materials

It provides an excellent overview of plant-based foods for a healthy heart.

• We will focus on general concepts behind eating habits for healthy Hearts
• Provide knowledge and resources for trying out a new way of eating
• Make 3 delicious recipes