Lian Liu, MPH, RD, CDCES

Lian Liu, MPH, RD, CDCES

09
Mar
Mexican Stuffed Zucchini with Teff: A Fiber-Rich, Meatless Powerhouse

Mexican Stuffed Zucchini with Teff: A Fiber-Rich, Meatless Powerhouse

Enjoy a heart-healthy Mexican feast with these Mexican Stuffed Zucchini shells. High-fiber teff meets smoky chipotle for a satisfying, low-cholesterol meal.
3 min read
08
Mar
The Zero-Friction Heart Diet: How Your Microwave Can Save Your Recovery (Even Without a Kitchen)

The Zero-Friction Heart Diet: How Your Microwave Can Save Your Recovery (Even Without a Kitchen)

Charles survived a wildfire only to find himself in a hotel room with nothing but a microwave and a cardiac recovery plan. Discover the 'Zero-Friction' method: 1,800+ words of validated science, 6 recipes, and the secret to heart health when your environment works against you.
8 min read
08
Mar
30-Day Cardiac Comeback: Your Progress, What to Do Next

30-Day Cardiac Comeback: Your Progress, What to Do Next

You've made it 30 days. Learn how to measure your cardiac comeback progress, what to sustain, and how to build the next phase of your heart-healthy life after a cardiac event.
3 min read
07
Mar
Building Your Support Network After a Cardiac Event

Building Your Support Network After a Cardiac Event

Cardiac recovery is not a solo journey. Learn how to identify your recovery team, how to communicate your needs clearly, and why social connection is medically protective.
3 min read
06
Mar
White Bean and Kale Soup: The Cardiac Patient's Power Soup

White Bean and Kale Soup: The Cardiac Patient's Power Soup

This low-sodium white bean and kale soup is a nutritional powerhouse for cardiac recovery — packed with fiber, potassium, vitamin K, and plant protein. Easy 30-minute recipe.
1 min read
05
Mar
The Mediterranean Diet Explained: Why Cardiologists Recommend It Over Everything Else

The Mediterranean Diet Explained: Why Cardiologists Recommend It Over Everything Else

If you ask ten cardiologists to name the single most protective eating pattern for the heart, nine of them will
2 min read
05
Mar
DASH Diet Avocado Toast with Poached Egg: High-Protein Breakfast

DASH Diet Avocado Toast with Poached Egg: High-Protein Breakfast

This heart-healthy avocado toast with a perfectly poached egg is high in monounsaturated fats and protein, and 100% DASH diet-compliant. A luxurious 10-minute breakfast.
2 min read
04
Mar
How to Stay Heart-Healthy at Parties and Holiday Gatherings

How to Stay Heart-Healthy at Parties and Holiday Gatherings

Heart attack survivors don't have to skip social events for their diet. Use these proven strategies to navigate holiday parties, BBQs, and family gatherings while protecting your heart.
3 min read
04
Mar
Sheet Pan Shrimp & Asparagus: 15-Minute Heart-Healthy Dinner

Sheet Pan Shrimp & Asparagus: 15-Minute Heart-Healthy Dinner

This 15-minute sheet pan shrimp and asparagus recipe is the ultimate last-minute heart-healthy dinner. DASH-compliant, low sodium, and high in lean protein.
1 min read
03
Mar
The Omega-3 Guide for Cardiac Patients: Which Foods Actually Help

The Omega-3 Guide for Cardiac Patients: Which Foods Actually Help

Not all omega-3s are equal. Learn which omega-3 sources are proven to reduce heart disease risk vs. which are mostly hype — and how to incorporate them into cardiac recovery.
3 min read

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