Sunkist promotes healthy blood pressure
According to the Center of Disease Control (CDC), heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the US, with about one in every four deaths attributed to heart disease each year. The primary cause of cardiovascular disease is high blood pressure, which accounts for two-thirds of all strokes and half of heart disease cases. The CDC cautions that too much sodium can increase blood pressure, thereby escalating the risk of heart attack and stroke.
"When it comes to being healthy and fit, it's the little things you do each day that make a difference," said Susan Gurley, Sister to Sister's Executive Director." We empower women through positive messaging to make simple, manageable lifestyle changes in their daily lives to lead to improved heart-health and using fresh Sunkist lemon juice to flavor food is a healthy choice."
Sunkist is raising awareness of this important health issue with a simple, tangy twist - suggesting a squeeze of fresh lemon to flavor their food. Lemons are "flavor catalysts" meaning they interact with the taste buds so that the flavors that follow are more pronounced. One squeeze of fresh lemon juice naturally enhances the flavor of food without adding sodium, while also offering additional health benefits such as strengthening the immune system and helping regulate the digestive system.
"Sunkist is proud to partner with the Sister to Sister Foundation to raise awareness about high blood pressure and heart disease prevention. We're committed to providing families with fresh citrus that helps promote a healthy lifestyle, which is why we're excited about the S'alternative Pledge and its potential benefits for heart health," said Joan Wickham, advertising and public relations manager for Sunkist Growers. "Available all year, lemons can enhance the flavor of foods to cut down sodium without sacrificing taste, and that's good news for your heart."
Source: www.marketwatch.com
