Coronary heart disease is a growing problem in a world where fast means better. People are searching for fast food, fast exercise, fast pleasure and fast results. The problem with fast is that it isn’t always the best option.

Taking care of your heart and your health is a long-term condition that is effective only if you continue to work at it each day.

One factor in your arsenal of heart disease prevention is eating fish. The benefits of eating fish are many, but there appears to be some concern as well.

In an article in the Washington Post in October 2006 the writer quotes a study that indicated eating two servings of fish per week would decrease the overall mortality of participants by 17%. Continue reading →

Heart healthy recipes are a good way to start improving your nutritional intake each day. Improving and balancing your diet isn’t as hard as it may appear.

Start with a few changes and incorporate a few others each couple of weeks. Before you know it you’ll be eating the recommended amount of fruits, vegetables and whole grains each day.

Making these changes to your diet using heart healthy recipes will help to decrease your risk of heart attack, stroke, immune mediated diseases and will improve your cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

And, the best part is that when you have a great basis of flavonoids, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins, and folate the occasional chocolate, processed foods and desserts won’t be as detrimental to the health of your heart and you won’t crave them as often. Continue reading →