February is Heart Health Month and the University of Illinois Extension has a program this evening they're inviting the community out for.
Caitlin Mellendorf is a nutrition educator at the University of Illinois Extension in DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties. She is hosting a heart health program tonight in Maroa and then again next week at Warner Hospital in Clinton.
According to Mellendorf, they are going to be focused on heart health beyond February. She indicates the big topic for this year is going to be lifestyle choices for better heart health.
Fat and sodium are often the two most focused topics when it comes to heart health. Mellendorf breaks down the good and bad with both of these.
While many may assume they have to cut from their diets many of the foods they enjoy, Mellendorf says that isn't always the case. She explains there - many times - healthier choices of these foods.
Mellendorf has a lot more information about Heart Health Month for February. We'll have more from as we go through February on Regional Radio.
In the meantime, for more information on all things Heart Health and more immediate information, visit extension.illinois.edu/dmp and look for more information from Mellendorf there.
