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Berry Power Protein Booster: A Cardiologist’s Breakfast
Live Well Berry Power Protein Booster: A Cardiologist’s Breakfast The breakfast question patients ask most often is what will actually keep them full until lunch. This 10-minute smoothie answers it with viscous fibre, protein, and berries, and explains why the milk you pour in matters more than it looks.
Prof. Peter Barlis · Aug 31, 2026
Top 5 Kitchen Gadgets for a Healthier Heart
Live Well Top 5 Kitchen Gadgets for a Healthier Heart Good nutrition rarely fails on knowledge. It fails on friction. These five inexpensive kitchen tools, chosen by a cardiologist, make heart-healthy cooking easier, faster, and more precise every single day.
Prof. Peter Barlis · Jul 22, 2026
The Positive Heart Health Benefits of Olive Oil
Live Well The Positive Heart Health Benefits of Olive Oil Extra-virgin olive oil has more evidence behind it than almost any other food in cardiovascular nutrition. Here is what the research actually shows, and how to make the most of it.
Kathy Marinias RN · Jul 8, 2026
Oats and Heart Health: What the Evidence Actually Says
Live Well Oats and Heart Health: What the Evidence Actually Says Oats have a reputation that runs ahead of the facts. The plain grain genuinely lowers cholesterol, but the sachet most people buy can undo the benefit. Here is how oats work, and how to make them count for your heart.
Kathy Marinias RN · Jun 2, 2026
The Best Scale for Weight Loss? It Might Not Be the One in Your Bathroom
Live Well The Best Scale for Weight Loss? It Might Not Be the One in Your Bathroom The best scale for weight loss might not be the one in your bathroom. A kitchen scale, used with curiosity rather than obsession, reveals surprising truths about portion sizes that change the way you think about food for good.
Prof. Peter Barlis · May 28, 2026
Omega-3, Fish Oil, and Your Heart: What the Evidence Actually Says
Live Well Omega-3, Fish Oil, and Your Heart: What the Evidence Actually Says Fish oil supplements are widely taken, but the evidence is more nuanced than the marketing suggests. Here is what the research actually shows and who is most likely to benefit.
Prof. Peter Barlis · May 11, 2026
Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)
Live Well Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo) A traditional Greek spinach and rice dish that's simple, nourishing and ready in 30 minutes. Wholesome Mediterranean comfort food that's as good for your heart as it is delicious.
Kathy Marinias RN · Apr 15, 2026
Eggs and Cholesterol: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Live Well Eggs and Cholesterol: What the Evidence Actually Shows Eggs have been blamed for raising cholesterol for decades, but the science has moved on. Here's what research actually shows, and why what you eat with them may matter more than the eggs themselves.
Kathy Marinias RN · Feb 16, 2026
Beyond the Beat: What Is Geroscience and Why It Matters for Your Heart
Live Well Beyond the Beat: What Is Geroscience and Why It Matters for Your Heart Traditional cardiology treats heart disease after it appears. Geroscience asks a more fundamental question, why does ageing itself make us vulnerable, and can we change that?
A/Prof. Nagesh Anavekar · Jan 29, 2026
Oral Semaglutide: What You Should Know About the Pill Form of Ozempic
Medications Oral Semaglutide: What You Should Know About the Pill Form of Ozempic Ozempic is well known, but for patients who prefer not to inject, the tablet form offers a genuine alternative. Here is how oral semaglutide works and what to expect.
Prof. Peter Barlis · Oct 10, 2025
Injectable Semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy): What the Major Trials Show and Who Benefits Most
News Injectable Semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy): What the Major Trials Show and Who Benefits Most Injectable semaglutide has moved from diabetes medicine to one of the most significant cardiovascular prevention advances in a decade. Here is what the major trials actually show.
Prof. Peter Barlis · Sep 12, 2025
Omega-3 Delight: Air Fryer Salmon with Pumpkin Chips
Live Well Omega-3 Delight: Air Fryer Salmon with Pumpkin Chips A perfectly balanced heart-healthy meal, rich in omega-3 from the salmon, fibre from the vegetables, and healthy fats from olive oil. Quick, simple, and ideal for a weeknight dinner for two.
Prof. Peter Barlis · Aug 22, 2025

Berry Power Protein Booster: A Cardiologist’s Breakfast

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The breakfast question patients ask most often is what will actually keep them full until lunch. This 10-minute smoothie answers it with viscous fibre, protein, and berries, and explains why the milk you pour in matters more than it looks.

Top 5 Kitchen Gadgets for a Healthier Heart

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Good nutrition rarely fails on knowledge. It fails on friction. These five inexpensive kitchen tools, chosen by a cardiologist, make heart-healthy cooking easier, faster, and more precise every single day.

Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)

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A traditional Greek spinach and rice dish that’s simple, nourishing
and ready in 30 minutes. Wholesome Mediterranean comfort food that’s
as good for your heart as it is delicious.