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We offer group workshops for patients who have hypertension or high cholesterol. The interactive workshop provides helpful information for patients about managing their blood pressure and cholesterol. These workshops include information about:

What is hypertension and cholesterol?
Risk factors that can affect your heart health
Lifestyle changes that can improve your heart health
Information about medications used to treat high blood pressure
Learn about the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet and whether it’s right for you

1. Is olive oil the main culinary fat used?

Yes No

Choosing Healthier Fats - Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat. Using unsaturated fats instead of saturated fats in cooking and preparing food is advisable.

2. Are ≥ 4 tablespoons of olive oil used each day?

Yes No

Healthy fats are better than very low fat - Med diet is more beneficial than a very low fat diet in prevention of CVD.

3. Are ≥ 2 servings (200g each) of vegetables eaten each day?

Yes No

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables for vitamins, minerals, and fibre.

4. Are ≥ 3 servings (80g each) of fruit eaten each day?

Yes No

Fruit provides key nutrients and helps reduce risk of chronic disease.

5. Is less than 1 serving of red/processed meat eaten each day?

Yes No

Reduce red/processed meats; choose white meat, fish, or plant protein.

6. Is less than 1 serving of butter/margarine/cream eaten each day?

Yes No

Keep saturated fat low; choose plant-based or reduced-fat alternatives.

7. Is less than 1 serving of sugary beverages consumed each day?

Yes No

Sugary drinks worsen risk factors for CVD.

8. Are ≥ 3 glasses of wine consumed per week?

Yes No

Moderate alcohol may be protective, but non-drinkers should not start.

9. Are ≥ 3 servings of legumes eaten per week?

Yes No

Soluble fibre helps reduce cholesterol.

10. Are ≥ 3 servings of fish/seafood eaten per week?

Yes No

Oily fish provides essential omega-3 fats.

11. Are < 3 servings of pastries/sweets eaten each week?

Yes No

Processed foods often contain saturated fat, salt, sugar, or trans fats.

12. Is ≥ 1 serving of nuts eaten each week?

Yes No

Nuts provide healthy fats, fibre, and micronutrients.

13. Is white meat eaten instead of red/processed meat?

Yes No

White meats have lower saturated fat.

14. Are pasta/vegetable dishes with garlic/tomato/onion eaten ≥ twice weekly?

Yes No

Tomato and garlic/onion/leek sauces are key in the Mediterranean diet.

The following nutritional issues are relevant based on your answers:

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