Simple ways to Get Cracking® and improve your heart health

OTTAWA, June 1, 2011 /CNW/ - As the population ages, many Canadians are becoming increasingly hungry for good heart health strategies to improve their sense of wellness! June is Seniors' Month and an opportunity to make small and simple changes in eating habits that can make a big difference to heart health and overall quality of life. For all Canadians, consuming eggs every day can be part of a well-balanced, heart-healthy diet, says Egg Farmers of Canada. Health professionals agree that commitment to adequate nutrition and exercise is essential for seniors to delay the advent of chronic disease.1 Taking charge of your heart health includes eating foods that are "nutrient-dense", like eggs, which are high in vitamins, minerals and other key nutrients, but low in saturated fat and calories. Eggs are also a rich source of protein that provides long-lasting energy.