Page 6 - BrockCoNewsletterJanFeb-2021

F US ON WE NE :
HEART HEALTH MONTH

February is Heart Health month, placing consequences on the body. Tips for “eating
focus on cardiovascular health. Heart disease for the heart” include avoiding foods high
is the leading cause of death in the United in sodium, eating whole grains and fi ber
States, so it is important to take the steps regularly, increasing the consumption of mono
necessary to maintain a healthy heart. and polyunsaturated fats, and limiting the

Genetics, eating habits, smoking, physical intake of saturated fats, ca einated beverages,
activity, and age can have severe consequences and processed foods. Cardiovascular exercise
on the heart. While other aspects of our health is also crucial in maintaining a healthy
may be uncontrollable, focusing on eating for heart. The American Heart Association
heart health may ensure a long and happy life. recommends that increasing your heart rate
for thirty minutes a day will ensure long-term
Daily nutrition is crucial in maintaining heart cardiovascular health.
health, as food can have positive or negative

A ergen Awarene : MILK ALLERGY
Milk allergies are prevalent among young
children. Approximately 2.5% of children NAMES OF MILK ON
under the age of three possess this allergy, INGREDIENT LABELS:
each developing it within their fi rst year of
life. Sensitivities to cow’s milk can produce a Lactose
wide range of symptoms varying from person Casein
to person. These reactions may include Lactalbumin
hives, shortness of breath, and vomiting. It
is important to have an EpiPen accessible if Lactoferrin
®
your reaction to milk allergy is severe. Whey
It is best to avoid products containing cow’s Whey protein hydrolysate
milk to prevent an allergic reaction. Some foods Milk protein hydrolysate
containing milk include butter, cheese, cottage Rennet casein
cheese, custard, processed baked goods, ghee,
yogurt, and pudding, to name a few.
Source:
Another critical aspect of combating a milk
allergy is reading food labels. Reading the https://www.foodallergy.org/living-food-
ingredients before consumption can help to allergies/food-allergy-essentials/common-
allergens/milk
prevent the onset of symptoms.