Plant Prescription Podcast

Nutrition and Heart Disease with a cardiologist and former president of American College of Cardiology, Dr. Kim Williams

October 12, 2020 Season 1 Episode 20
Plant Prescription Podcast
Nutrition and Heart Disease with a cardiologist and former president of American College of Cardiology, Dr. Kim Williams
Show Notes

We are joined by the former president of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Kim Williams. Vegan since 2003, he has been a prominent figure in advocating for the role of a plant-based diet in the cardiology field. Dr. Williams is quite well known for his famous quote: “There are two kinds of cardiologists: vegans and those who haven’t read the data.” 

We cover: 

  • His prowess as a tennis player & why he became vegan 
  • Modifiable risk factors for COVID-19 
  • Protecting children early 
  • The role of sugar, sat fat & cholesterol 
  • How heme iron (found in meat) oxidizes cholesterol 
  • His thoughts on coconut oil, fish oil, & dairy 
  • Reversal of heart disease 
  • The role of statins 
  • High HDL & mortality 

You can connect with Dr. Williams on Twitter: @cardio10s and through his RUSH Website 

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