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 WILLIAMShttps://twitter.com/cardio10s Topics discussed:Dr. Kim William’s plant-based journeyWhy many cardiologists do not know about the power of plant-based nutritionAre 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 dietCan heart disease truly be reversed with a plant-based diet or is that an exaggeration?High cholesterol even after adopting a WFPB diet and lifestyleOmega-3 DHA/EPA for vegansOils: 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 yami@doctoryami.com with questions and topics  Sign up for my newsletter doctoryami.com/signup MORE LISTENING OPTIONSApple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunesSpotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify NEWSLETTER SIGN UPhttps://doctoryami.com/signup  FIND ME ATDoctoryami.comInstagram.com/thedoctoryamiFacebook.com/thedoctoryamiVeggiefitkids.com * * * *MORE FROM MERead - http://veggiefitkids.com/blogListen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcastWatch - http://bit.ly/vfkvideosTEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX * * * * Questions? Email me: Yami@doctoryami.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Equilibria and use my code DRYAMI for a great deal: myeq.com/DRYAMI* Check out Green Chef: greenchef.com/iamhuman50* Check out Zocdoc: zocdoc.com/IAMHUMANAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy