Monday, September 28, 2009

Flora

"Flora margarine spread is an important source of ‘good’ fats which help keep your heart healthy."

Why is heart health important?

Your cardiovascular system is at the centre of your health. The majority of cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by making healthy diet and lifestyle choices. So take positive steps now to help keep a healthy heart.
Believe it or not, we need fat in our diet to be healthy but it’s important to choose the right type of fat. For a healthy diet, the World health organization recommends substituting foods that are high in saturated animal fats with vegetable oils and soft margarine that are rich in healthy unsaturated oil.
Flora Margarine Spread is made from vegetable oils such as soybean, sunflower seed, linseed and rapeseed oils. These oils are excellent natural sources of essential polyunsaturated Omega 3 and Omega 6.Flora Margarine Spread is virtually trans fat free and is also fortified with vitamins A, D, E, B6, B12 and folic acid.
What are Omega 3 & Omega 6?
Omega 3 and Omega 6 are polyunsaturated fats, commonly known as good fats which are particularly good for heart health. These essential fats cannot be produced in the body so we must get them from the food we eat. They are necessary for normal growth and development and for general health and well being.
Did you know?
The Flora heart healthy
· Nearly 80% of the global mortality and disease burden from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is borne by low and middle income countries and it is estimated that by 2010 CVD will be leading cause of death in developing country.

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