In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, Dr. Kim Williams and I have a fantastic conversation about his plant-based journey, the power of plant-based nutrition on the heart, and how he consults his patients!
DR. KIM WILLIAMS
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[4:20] Dr. Kim William’s plant-based journey
[11:10] Why many cardiologists do not know about the power of plant-based nutrition
[18:11] Are patients open to diet and lifestyle changes to help reduce risk for heart disease or decrease dependence on medication?
[22:39] Health benefits from going from a 75–90% to 100% plant-based diet
[26:19] Can heart disease truly be reversed with a plant-based diet or is that an exaggeration?
[30:21] High cholesterol even after adopting a WFPB diet and lifestyle
[39:49] Omega-3 DHA/EPA for vegans
[46:52] Oils: Which are good, which should be avoided?
[52:10] Cardiac disease screening for vegans!
[1:01:58] One tip for busy moms to decrease their risk of heart disease and for their family
Mentions:
American College of Cardiology ASCVD Risk Calculator
MDCalc ASCVD Risk Calculator (Used by Dr. Yami)
Dr. William’s S.A.V.E acronym: Statin, Aspirin, Vegan diet, Exercise
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