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Food The Spanish Heart Foundation’s Food and Health Programme (PASFEC) is a self-financed health programme that seeks to improve the nutritional health of the population and to serve as a gui- de for consumers through its label on products. The PASFEC seal on pro - ducts indicates that they meet specific criteria by food category or nutritional composition in terms of cardiovascular health. * *People who have any special dietary condi - tion or disease should consult a health profes - sional. Quit smoking ■ The lungs and heart are responsi- ble for repairing the damage cau - sed by tobacco smoke. There are different methods, guidelines and aids to quit this unhealthy habit that will benefit your own health and routine and that of your envi - ronment. In the workplace ■ Avoid a sedentary lifestyle on the way to the office. Working in an office can mean sitting most of the time and it is advisable to walk at least 10,000 steps a day, so walking or cycling part or all of the way is a great option. ■ Choose the stairs instead of the lift. ■ Take breaks to get up from your seat. It is important to keep active and get up at least once an hour and take a walk, even a short one. ■ In relation to food, the healthy and appropriate weekly menu is that which follows the Mediterranean diet: enjoy a varied diet, avoiding free sugars, trans fats or fatty acids, and saturated fats. In ad - dition, stay hydrated throughout the working day, preferably with water. ■ Try to avoid stress. It is important that our work allows us to discon - nect at home and in our leisure time. ■ Get enough rest: care should be taken to promote good sleep hy - giene and enjoy quality rest. Be - fore going to bed, it is advisable to avoid cocoa and caffeine, and to have a light dinner. How to take care of your heart The Spanish Heart Foundation recommends a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle to look after your heart. Through its website, it offers different healthy habits that we should adopt to protect our cardiovascular health. W E L L N E S S 42 W E L L N E S S