Cheerios calls for Canadians to think with their hearts

With over 2.4 million Canadians suffering from some form of heart disease, the month of February can offer a moment to reflect on heart health and how to implement new diet and fitness choices. For generations, Cheerios has been a household name as well as a breakfast and snacking staple for Canadians of all ages and lifestyles. Made with whole-grain oats and delivering essential vitamins and minerals, Cheerios has always been crafted with heart health in mind.

Tips for Your Ticker

Whether it is simply integrating heart healthy breakfast options into your morning routine or doing 30 minutes of physical activity daily, all it takes is one small change to start building healthy habits.  Setting realistic and targeted goals is the best way to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

Here are four simple ways to incorporate some heart minded choices into your everyday routine.

Take a Walk on the Healthy Side

Going for daily walks to get fresh air and exercise helps keep your blood pumping throughout the winter months when it is difficult to find the motivation to get outdoors.

Eat Well, Live Well

Having a well-balanced diet with heart health in mind aids in preventing and managing high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Sleeping Soundly

Good quality sleep causes your blood pressure and heart rate to lower, putting less stress on your heart.

Less Stress

Learning to manage stress provides a sense of well-being and lets you take on every day with confidence in body, mind and spirit.

The limited-edition happy heart-shaped Cheerios are available in Canada’s favourite flavours at major retailers for the month of February, while supplies last. To help fuel a heart-healthy lifestyle, Cheerios will give customers the chance to enter to win 1 of 5,000 Fitbit Inspire 2^TM devices, an easy to use, stylish fitness tracker that helps you build healthy habits with motivating features, like Active Zone Minutes, advanced sleep tools and 24/7 heart rate tracking. ¹ Plus, winners can enjoy a one-year trial subscription to Fitbit Premium^TM, a paid app that uses your Fitbit data to deliver advanced insights and personalized, actionable guidance, step-by-step programs, at-home workouts, exclusive challenges and more. Entrants who do not win an Inspire 2 can receive a free 90-day trial subscription for Fitbit Premium. ²

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