Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of Americans, and stroke is No. 4. Consider these facts: A heart attack or another type of coronary emergency strikes an American every 25 seconds. And someone suffers a stroke about every 40 seconds. Yet many Americans are unaware of these deadly threats. A recent American Heart Association survey found 39 percent of Americans think they are in ideal heart health, but only 1 percent of them actually are. It is the American Heart Association’s mission to help close this gap and help Americans live longer and healthier lives.
Given the increasing obesity epidemic, especially among our youth, events such as Flavors of the Heart are needed now more than ever. The American Heart Association’s 2020 goal is to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent. Flavors of the Heart will contribute to this goal by educating the community about delicious heart- healthy foods. New this year, Flavors of the Heart is supporting the American Heart Association’s health equity programs – Teens Cook with Heart, Go Red Por Tu Corazon, Together to End Stroke and the Check Change Control blood pressure program.
Flavors of the Heart is sponsored by Chef Works, Nevada State Bank, Campione D’Italia, Tivoli Village and Rescuescg. For more information on how to participate or become a sponsor, visit www.flavorsoftheheart.com or call (702) 789-4383.