The IIS Aragón is organizing an informative workshop on the role of protein in cardiovascular health

The activity is promoted by the Primary Dyslipidemias research group of the IIS Aragón, led by professors and researchers from the Institute and the University of Zaragoza

The Aragon Health Research Institute is organizing the first workshop in a series of science outreach events on nutrition, which aims to bring scientific evidence on food and health closer to the public. The project is led by the research group Primary Dyslipidemias Belonging to IIS AragonIn the University of Zaragoza and to group CB16/11/00451 of CIBERCV, who works on the study of lipid metabolism disorders and their relationship with cardiometabolic diseases.

The first meeting, titled “Eating protein with science: its effect on your glucose and your heart”It will be held on November 10th in the La Jota Civic Center (Plaza de la Albada, 3) at 17 hours. Through this initiative, the group aims to transfer the scientific knowledge generated in the field of research to the general population, promoting healthy habits based on evidence.

An activity that will combine a theoretical and a practical component. The first will address, from a scientific perspective, the effects of consuming quality protein on glucose and cardiovascular health. In the second, the team from VIVE's Kitchen! It will offer a culinary demonstration with simple preparations and tips for applying the knowledge learned in everyday cooking.

This activity, which will be the first in a broader series of activities, is part of the IISA 2024 intramural call for research promotion, within the framework of “Action to support communication and scientific dissemination”, and will have the collaboration of Aragonese agri-food companies such as lamb from Aragon.

Participation in the workshop is Free with prior registrationwhich can be done via email at lacienciasesientaamesa@gmail.com or through the form available in the QR code on the information poster.