The Heart Protection Kitchen

“This book is a must read. It is full of sound advice and creative recipes that will show you the delicious path to a healthier heart.” —Vitaly Paley, chef and restaurateur, Paley’s Place, Imperial, The Crown, Headwaters and Rosa“This wonderful book is packed with inspiring recipes and smart strategies to make eating well a true pleasure. Written by credentialed culinary and nutrition experts, it’s the perfect guidebook for deliciously doable, heart-healthy eating.” —Ellie Krieger RD, award-winning cookbook author and TV personality“Prevention of heart disease begins with healthy eating. Bravo to these experts for absolutely delicious recipes grounded in a deep understanding of heart-healthy diets.” —Amit Khera MD, MSc, FASPC, President, American Society for Preventive Cardiology

Sergio Fazio, MD, PhD, is the director of the Center for Preventive Cardiology at the Knight Cardiovascular Institute of OHSU. He is board-certified in Clinical Lipidology. His clinical expertise includes disorders of cholesterol and triglycerides, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular risk assessment and management. Dr. Fazio lives in Portland, Oregon.

Tracy Severson, RD, is the dietitian for the Center for Preventive Cardiology at the Knight Cardiovascular Institute of OHSU. She provides nutrition counseling to help patients reduce cardiovascular risk factors and also works with patients in the cardiac rehabilitation program. Tracy lives in Portland, Oregon.