World Heart Day theme for 2009 is “Work with Heart”, workplace wellness. USANA Health Sciences supports a greater awareness of living a healthier life and having a healthy heart whether at work or play.
Heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death; claiming 17.2 million lives each year, and killing approximately one Australian nearly every 10 minutes and one New Zealander every hour. Many of these deaths are premature and preventable.
World Heart Day creates greater awareness of cardiovascular disease and the ways to decrease your risk.
Tips for a healthier heart:
• Include monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (omega-3 and omega-6) fats in your diet, including avocados, tuna, salmon, linseed/flax oil, walnuts
• Avoid trans fat
• Reduce intake of saturated fat by choosing lean, trimmed meat and reduced or low-fat dairy goods
• Supplement your diet with a good quality fish oil (with omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA)
Numerous studies have found that daily intake of omega-3 from fish or fish oil supplement help to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and provide preventive measure for general population. Experts suggest that adults consume at least 500 mg of omega-3 fatty acids daily, or 3.5 grams (3500 mg) total per week.
USANA Health Sciences produces good-quality fish oil – BiOmega III™, containing cold-water fish oil rich in the important omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.
BiOmega III is RRP $41.40 AU / $56.00 NZ. Phone 1800 670 128 (Australia) or 0800 670 126 (New Zealand) to purchase this product from your nearest USANA Associate.
To learn more about USANA and its products, please visit www.usana.com
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For further information, product or sales enquiries please contact Kerina Condous, USANA Marketing and Communications Manager Australia and New Zealand on
+612 9842 4530 or kerina.condous@
