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To be told you have “heart disease” can strike fear into anyone hearing it for the first time, however it’s not as bad as it sounds.

In this article I am going to explain some of the terms, causes and remedies associated with heart disease.

Heart disease is a general term used to describe several different conditions, all of which are potentially fatal, but are also treatable and/or preventable. Heart disease is primarily a disease of lifestyle, and is largely preventable through risk factor awareness and modification.

Being overweight puts you at a much greater risk of developing heart disease. If you are currently overweight, getting back to a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do for your heart. If you are looking for a weight loss diet plan, there are a few things to look for to make sure the plan is healthy and has a good chance of success.

1. The diet plan is not restrictive.

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, has been proven over the years as a crucial component in the fight against heart disease. Studies have been done over the years and a Noble Prize winning scientist has proven that Vitamin C is very important not only for a healthy heart and cardiovascular system, but for overall health as well.

A Little History

Millions of years ago nearly all mammals manufactured ascorbic acid in their liver from glucose. Then some 55 to 60 million years ago one of ancestral primates was afflicted with a genetic mutation that prevented him from producing his own ascorbic acid. As of today we all know this is still the case.

When it comes to making heart healthy choices about which fats you eat, there is a lot more to the story than avoiding saturated fat and trans fat. There are certain fats that seem to make your heart healthier and reduce your risk of heart disease. Monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids are the fats to make room for in your daily diet. Here is why they are heart healthy and how to get them.

Unsaturated Fats

According to the Mayo Clinic (and every other authority for that matter), there has been an upswing in coronary disease over the last 20 years. In fact, a recent study found clogged arteries in young adults, age 16 on up