February is Heart Health month. This month Jessica and Megan, Nutrition Care Manager and Assistant Director of Healthcare Dining Services at Lake Forest Place, teamed up to raise awareness about how food choices and lifestyle impact heart health.
For the employees: Heart healthy nutrition tips on whole grains, fiber, cholesterol, healthy fat, fruits & vegetables and being active were provided in the all-campus daily meeting scripts and a “Keys to a Healthy Heart” board was displayed near the time clock. A heart healthy oatmeal breakfast was provided to all employees. The oatmeal bar included: almond slivers, raisins, cinnamon, blueberries, strawberries and banana toppings. Handouts about oatmeal and the powerful, heart healthy nutrients it contains were available. Employees had a warm, heart healthy start to their day!
For the residents: Heart Healthy nutrition tips about whole grains and healthy fats were put in their weekly newsletter, In the Loop, and heart healthy tips were displayed on the weekly special menu in the Woodland’s Café. A heart healthy special is provided each day in the Woodland’s Café.
Megan Simon MA RDN LDN| Assistant Director of Healthcare Dining Services