The (Heart) Beat Goes On

Heart health is still one of the top health concerns among consumers today. Coronary heart disease is the nation’s single leading cause of death. This year, about 1.2 million Americans will have a first or recurrent coronary attack. About 479,000 of these people will die, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).

Today’s heart-healthy functional foods tout that they reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Some now carry claims to lower cholesterol or reduce blood pressure. This is goo…