Heart disease. While one in 30 women will die from breast cancer, one in three American women dies of a heart attack or stroke, according to the American Heart Association. Unfortunately though, one-third of women underestimate their risk for heart disease. To help women learn how to reduce their heart disease risks, HRMC is hosting an evening of fun called “Go Red … Taste for Your Heart.”
Women are invited to wear their favorite red outfit and browse interactive health displays and free health screenings each featuring a “taste” of food prepared in a healthier way. Attendees will also enjoy:
4:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. - Healthy cooking demonstration with Dr. Karl Blessinger
6:15 p.m. - Go Red Fashion Show courtesy of the Beta Gamma Sorority with heart-health information provided by Dr. Sara Castellanos, OB/GYN
Wine by the glass from Manolis Grocery, along with information about the heart-healthy benefits
“This is a come and go event and the booths will be open from 4:30-6:00 p.m. So if you can’t make it until after 5 p.m. or you have a conflict with another activity, you can come visit the booths during whatever time works best for your schedule,” explained Kim Rieger, VP of marketing for HRMC.
The booths will be organized around the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Simple 7TM.” The program advocates seven simple steps for reducing your risk and preventing heart disease including managing your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose, eating better, getting active, losing weight and quitting smoking.
Each of the "taste" recipes presented at the “Go Red … Taste for Your Heart” will be compiled along with other heart-healthy recipes and substitutions and given to each attendee. Attendees will also have a chance to win one of several great prizes to help them get and stay healthy.
Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased securely online or at HRMC's information desks or at the event.
The cost of tickets includes food items from 12 educational booths, the dish prepared during the cooking demonstration, the Go Red Style Show, the recipe book and other free giveaways. Tickets will also be available at the event for $10.
Information about the national Go Red campaign can be found online at www.americanheart.org.
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