With the theme “Live-Work-Play-Join”, the aim of the 2014 World Heart Day is to ensure that individuals have the best opportunities to make Heart-Healthy choices where they live work and play. The bazaar is an avenue to encourage people to take appropriate actions towards their hearts in order to live longer and healthier.
Speaking at the Bazaar, the Vice Chairman, Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF), Dr. Femi Mobolaji-Lawal, stated that the healthy heart bazaar is part of the sensitization programme to celebrate World Heart Day and to promote and showcase heart friendly products certified by the organisation.
“With cardiovascular disease accounting for nearly one in three deaths across the globe and with 80% of the disease burden in how and middle income countries like Nigeria, the healthy heart bazaar will aim to educate participants on how making healthy food choices and living healthy lifestyles play key roles in maintaining good cardiovascular health.”
Mobolaji-Lawal stated that research studies have shown that regular physical exercise lower the risk of heart attack or stroke and help to control blood pressure and cholesterol. He therefore encourages participants to get active and build physical activities into their daily life at home, at work and at play.
“Make simple changes like saying no to alcohol and tobacco and eat healthy foods rich in fruits, vegetables and high in fiber; avoid high intake of salt, drink plenty of water as getting the right balance of foods and regular exercises go hand in hand and help maintain a healthy heart”, he added.
He went on to appreciate all the companies who keyed into the organisation’s programme and contributed to the success of the event.
According to Ndidi Ezeudenyi-Okoye, Assistant Brand Manager, PZ Wilmar Ltd, the vegetable oil manufacturer decided to team up with NHF to celebrate the yearly world heart day because the company shares the aspirations, commitment, passion and resilience with NHF in ensuring healthy living amongst Nigerians.
Ezeudenyi-Okoye stated that the company’s mission is to promote healthy living by offering high quality vegetable oil products to consumers. She said Mamador oil combines both taste and health because it is heart friendly and cholesterol free.
She expressed that companies play a key role in all parts of the world where modern lifestyles pose a threat to cardiovascular health by offering products that assist consumers eat healthy while not compromising taste and also assisting public institutions such as the NHF in promoting awareness about healthy eating and healthy life styles.
She added that Mamador is rich in omega 6 and 9 and is fortified with vitamins A & E making it healthy for both the children and adults. It is locally manufactured and therefore optimal freshness is guaranteed versus other edible oils that require time due to shipment from abroad.
She said Mamador caters to all household types and budgets as it can be reused up to six times making it more affordable. “It is the only brand that offers the greatest range of pack sizes that delivers on consumer needs and budgets across all socio-economic classes. It comes in 500ml x 24bottles, 890mlx12 doy packs, 900ml x 12bottles, 1.8L x 6 doy packs and 3.8L x 4bottles.”
She expressed the desire of the company to continue to partner with NHF and other organisations to sensitize the public, especially on the importance of imbibing good health practices that will counter the increase in heart disease and related issues through information, campaigns and programmes.
The Heart Bazaar provided opportunity for the public to interact and make enquiries with various organisations that showcased their products at the event
PZ Wilmar Limited, makers of Mamador Vegetable Oil, joined hands with the Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) to celebrate World Heart Day 2014 Healthy Heart Bazaar which held recenly at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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