Lian Liu, MPH, RD, CDCES

Lian Liu, MPH, RD, CDCES

03
Mar
LDL vs HDL Cholesterol Explained: A Cardiac Patient's Plain-English Guide

LDL vs HDL Cholesterol Explained: A Cardiac Patient's Plain-English Guide

Cardiologists throw LDL, HDL, and triglycerides at you with cryptic numbers. This plain-English guide helps cardiac patients understand their cholesterol panel and what to do about it.
3 min read
02
Mar
Heart-Healthy Turkey Stir-Fry: Low Sodium Asian-Inspired Dinner

Heart-Healthy Turkey Stir-Fry: Low Sodium Asian-Inspired Dinner

This heart-healthy ground turkey stir-fry uses coconut aminos instead of soy sauce to slash sodium. Ready in 20 minutes — the perfect Asian-inspired DASH diet dinner.
1 min read
02
Mar
Heart-Healthy Lemon Herb Farro Bowl with Roasted Vegetables

Heart-Healthy Lemon Herb Farro Bowl with Roasted Vegetables

Farro is the ancient grain cardiologists should be prescribing. This lemon herb farro bowl with roasted vegetables is a fiber-rich, DASH-compliant complete meal.
1 min read
02
Mar
Potassium Foods for Blood Pressure: What Cardiac Patients Need to Know

Potassium Foods for Blood Pressure: What Cardiac Patients Need to Know

Potassium is nature's blood pressure medication. Learn which foods are richest in potassium and how to use them to naturally lower blood pressure after a cardiac event.
2 min read
01
Mar
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad: High-Protein No-Cook Heart Lunch

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad: High-Protein No-Cook Heart Lunch

This no-cook Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is ready in 10 minutes and packed with plant protein, fiber, and anti-inflammatory fats. The perfect DASH diet lunch for cardiac recovery.
1 min read
01
Mar
Sleep & Heart Health: How Poor Sleep Triggers Cardiac Events

Sleep & Heart Health: How Poor Sleep Triggers Cardiac Events

Poor sleep raises blood pressure, increases inflammation, and triples cardiac risk. Learn how to fix your sleep habits for stronger heart health during cardiac recovery.
2 min read
28
Feb
Cholesterol-Lowering Overnight Oats: 5-Minute Cardiac Breakfast

Cholesterol-Lowering Overnight Oats: 5-Minute Cardiac Breakfast

This 5-minute overnight oats recipe uses beta-glucan fiber and heart-healthy toppings to actively lower your LDL cholesterol. Perfect for the DASH and Mediterranean diet.
1 min read
28
Feb
Mediterranean Greek Chicken Bowl: Heart-Healthy 25-Minute Meal

Mediterranean Greek Chicken Bowl: Heart-Healthy 25-Minute Meal

This 25-minute Mediterranean Greek Chicken Bowl is DASH diet-compliant and loaded with anti-inflammatory ingredients. The perfect heart-healthy weeknight dinner for cardiac recovery.
1 min read
27
Feb
How to Set Up a Heart-Healthy Kitchen: Your Cardiac Pantry Guide

How to Set Up a Heart-Healthy Kitchen: Your Cardiac Pantry Guide

Transform your kitchen into a heart-health sanctuary. Learn what to remove, what to stock, and the 5 essential tools every cardiac patient needs in their kitchen.
3 min read
27
Feb
Home Blood Pressure Monitoring: What Your Numbers Really Mean

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring: What Your Numbers Really Mean

Learn how to take accurate blood pressure readings at home. Discover what your systolic/diastolic numbers mean and when to call your cardiologist after a heart attack.
2 min read

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