Top 1: Vegans at risk for heart disease? with cardiologist Dr. Kim Williams (Veggie Doctor Radio)

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!   Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.   DR. KIM WILLIAMS https://twitter.com/cardio10s   Topics discussed: Dr. Kim William’s plant-based journey Why many cardiologists do not know about the power of plant-based nutrition Are patients open to diet and lifestyle changes to help reduce risk for heart disease or decrease dependence on medication? Health benefits from going from a 75–90% to 100% plant-based diet Can heart disease truly be reversed with a plant-based diet or is that an exaggeration? High cholesterol even after adopting a WFPB diet and lifestyle Omega-3 DHA/EPA for vegans Oils: Which are good, which should be avoided? Cardiac disease screening for vegans! 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     Send me an email to [email protected] with questions and topics     Sign up for my newsletter doctoryami.com/signup   MORE LISTENING OPTIONS Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify   NEWSLETTER SIGN UP https://doctoryami.com/signup     FIND ME AT Doctoryami.com Instagram.com/thedoctoryami Facebook.com/thedoctoryami Veggiefitkids.com   * * * * MORE FROM ME Read - http://veggiefitkids.com/blog Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast Watch - http://bit.ly/vfkvideos TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX   * * * *   Questions? Email me: [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy