Lian Liu, MPH, RD, CDCES

Lian Liu, MPH, RD, CDCES

30
May
How to Use Your Wearable to Track Recovery After a Heart Event (Without Obsessing Over Numbers)

How to Use Your Wearable to Track Recovery After a Heart Event (Without Obsessing Over Numbers)

Checking your heart rate every 5 minutes after a cardiac event doesn't protect your heart—it just feeds your anxiety. Discover how to use wearables like the Oura Ring, Apple Watch, and Garmin to track your recovery and HRV without obsessing over the numbers.
5 min read
30
May
Why High LP(a) Overrides Statins — And the 3 Alternative Pathways to Protect Your Arteries

Why High LP(a) Overrides Statins — And the 3 Alternative Pathways to Protect Your Arteries

If you have elevated Lipoprotein(a), your daily statin might not be enough. Why does standard cholesterol medicine fail to touch this genetic marker? Discover why statins can actually slightly increase LP(a) levels, and explore the 3 clinically validated alternative pathways to protect your arter...
6 min read
29
May
The Mediterranean Diet Explained: How It Protects Your Heart

The Mediterranean Diet Explained: How It Protects Your Heart

What is the Mediterranean Diet and how does it prevent heart disease? Discover the 8 core pillars of the world's most heart-healthy eating pattern, how it compares to the DASH diet, and a beginner's grocery list for cardiac recovery.
3 min read
29
May
LP(a): The Genetic 'Hidden Variable' Every Cardiac Patient Must Know

LP(a): The Genetic 'Hidden Variable' Every Cardiac Patient Must Know

Standard cholesterol tests miss the most important genetic marker for heart attacks: Lipoprotein(a). Learn what it is, why it's different, and how to manage the risk.
3 min read
28
May
How to Get the Advanced Heart Tests Your Doctor Might Skip (And How to Advocate for Yourself)

How to Get the Advanced Heart Tests Your Doctor Might Skip (And How to Advocate for Yourself)

David ran three miles a day, never smoked, and ate clean. His LDL cholesterol was a 'perfect' 82 mg/dL. Yet, he suffered a sudden heart attack at 48. Why? Standard tests miss Lipoprotein(a) and ApoB—critical markers that affect 1 in 5 people. Major guidelines recommend these tests, but doctors ra...
6 min read
22
May
Spaghetti Squash with Maple Glaze & Tofu Crumbles: A Heart-Healthy Comfort Meal

Spaghetti Squash with Maple Glaze & Tofu Crumbles: A Heart-Healthy Comfort Meal

Satisfy your pasta cravings with this Spaghetti Squash and Tofu dish. A unique garlic-infused maple glaze and Gruyère finish make this heart-safe and delicious.
2 min read
08
May
Grilled Tempeh Burgers: A Heart-Healthy Saturated Fat Swap

Grilled Tempeh Burgers: A Heart-Healthy Saturated Fat Swap

Satisfy your burger craving with these Grilled Tempeh Burgers. High in soy protein to lower LDL and naturally low in saturated fat.
2 min read
01
May
The 'Add' Mentality: How to Eat for Your Heart Without Feeling Deprived

The 'Add' Mentality: How to Eat for Your Heart Without Feeling Deprived

Traditional diets focus on what to cut. The 'Add' Mentality focuses on what to add—the fiber, minerals, and healthy fats your heart needs to heal. Learn the science of additive nutrition.
3 min read
28
Feb
Baked Lemon Cod with Garlic Asparagus: Heart-Healthy Sheet Pan

Baked Lemon Cod with Garlic Asparagus: Heart-Healthy Sheet Pan

This heart-healthy baked lemon cod recipe is DASH and Mediterranean-compliant. Ready in 25 minutes, loaded with lean protein and Omega-3s, and requires only one pan.
2 min read
28
Feb
How to Read a Nutrition Label for Sodium: Cardiac Patient Guide

How to Read a Nutrition Label for Sodium: Cardiac Patient Guide

Confused by nutrition labels? Learn to decode sodium content, serving sizes, and daily value percentages to make heart-smart choices at the grocery store every time.
2 min read

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