We all know how important it is to eat a healthy diet, but many of us aren’t aware how enjoyable healthy eating really can be and what a big difference it can make to the health of our hearts. In fact an unhealthy diet is a major cause of coronary heart disease.

That’s why Flora is on a mission to ensure that people take better care of their hearts and diet is a great place to start! As well as cutting down on bad fats, there are lots of other small changes you can make to your diet that will help you to look after your heart. Eating more fruit and vegetables, including pulses and whole grains, will increase your intake of vitamins, minerals and fibre - it's also good to moderate your intake of salt and alcohol.

By switching to a healthier diet you’ll be able to:

• Maintain a healthy weight and reduce the strain on your heart
• Help to lower your blood cholesterol level
• Help to keep your blood pressure down

Healthy eating may also help to protect against other conditions such as cancer and Type 2 Diabetes.

Did you know?

In South Africa, 56% of women and 29% of men aged 15 years or older are obese.