Heart Health

Research suggests people who drink milk regularly may maintain their heart and vascular health, better than those who drink little or no milk. These were the conclusions from a research review involving nearly 400,000 men and women for between eight and 28 years, in five different countries.

The National Heart Foundation recommends a low fat diet that includes plenty of fruit and vegetables, whole grains breads and cereals, and lean meats and low fat dairy foods. This type of diet has also been found to be beneficial for the heart. Dairy foods in particular provide essential calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. All of which can play a role in the vascular system.

Cholesterol and Your Heart

Cholesterol is an essential part of many body processes but, it is important to keep an eye on the level in our blood.

The amount of cholesterol in our blood may be determined by:

  • our genetic makeup
  • the level of saturated fat in our diet
  • our level of daily physical activity.

A diet low in fat, particularly saturated fat can help people manage their cholesterol. Reduce saturated fat in the diet by cutting down on fatty meats and regular dairy foods. Choose from the wide variety of low fat dairy foods, like Pura Tone which is a no fat, no cholesterol milk.

You may also want to try Pura Heart Active. It is enriched with natural plant sterols which can help reduce your cholesterol.

Try to consume foods containing poly- and mono-unsaturated fats like nuts, seeds, fish and vegetable oils.

For more help on how to reduce your saturated fat intake and cholesterol levels see an Accredited Practicing Dietitian
(www.daa.asn.au).

For more information on heart health visit the National Heart Foundation website (www.heartfoundation.org.au).

Note: references are available on request.