The “Purchase with the heart” workshop will teach citizens to identify which foods are healthy for your arteries

-Will be held the coming 7 and 8 June in Reus, framed within the Congress XXV of the Spanish society of Arteriosclerosis

-formative activity attendees will know what your cardiovascular risk

Barcelona, June of 2012- the coming 7 and 8 June workshop will be held in Reus purchase with the heart ”an initiative to help citizens identify which foods are healthy for your arteries, i.e., those that contribute to avoid the occurrence of cardiovascular disease.

Registered dietitian Rosa M.Valls will explain to attendees the keys that must take into account when making the purchase, always thinking good nutrition will affect the health of each person ”. Therefore, the choice of adequate food will prevent the emergence of cholesterol, and other vascular as obesity, hypertension, or diabetes risk factors ”, adds the specialist.

It should be recalled that 2 of every 5 Spaniards died of a heart attack, stroke or organ failure as a result of having developed cardiovascular disease. I.e. vascular problems today, cause more deaths than all forms of cancer together. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the factors predisposing such as obesity or diabetes are increasing its incidence from an early age. So with a proper diet and good habits prevention is vital to prevent its emergence ” highlights Valls.

The initiative, framed in the 25th Congress of the Spanish Arteriosclerosis society, will be held at the Fira de Reus, today Thursday at 1715 hours and on Friday at 1830 hours.

Known cardiovascular risk

All citizens who wish to participate may do you freely, it is not necessary to make a prior registration. In addition, within the activity will know what your cardiovascular risk.