Are you plant-based? Do you eat from a plant-based menu when you eat out? If so, you’ll definitely want to tune in to this Causes or Cures Podcast Episode with top doctor and nutrition guru, Dr. Kim Williams! Even if you are not plant-based, still tune in! The reason I say that is because he drops very helpful nutritional gems throughout the ENTIRE podcast that you guys will want to know. He is a top cardiologist and since heart problems is still the number one issue people drop dead in this country, you’ll want to listen!
So, what’s on the episode menu?
- We discuss his first-of-its-kind restaurant study – How Dr. Williams scored each plant-based menu for heart health, what shocked him, and the sneaky “health halo” traps you’ll now spot a mile away.
- Plant-based vs. junk-based – We discuss whether plant-based could be sliding toward the same fate as the Western diet. He breaks down where things are headed and how to dodge the pitfalls.
- We do a cardio-nutrition deep dive – We talk about the eating plan Dr. Williams follows himself, plus straight talk on saturated fat, carbs, sugar, cholesterol, animal welfare, and factory farming.
- Big-picture fixes – We chat about population-level policies he believes could actually move the needle on improving nutrition at the public health level.
If you eat out, care about your heart, or just want the unvarnished science behind plant-powered plates, this episode is packed with gems you won’t want to miss. Send it to your friends too! They’ll thank you!
Who is Dr. Kim Williams?
Dr. Williams, MD, MACC, FAHA, MASNC, FESC is Chair of Medicine at the University of Louisville and a triple-threat in general, preventive, and cardiovascular-imaging cardiology. He’s a former President of both the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and he previously led the Association of Black Cardiologists as Board Chair. At Wayne State he launched the Urban Cardiology Initiative, and later created Rush University’s H.E.A.R.T. Program (Helping Everyone Assess Risk Today)—community screenings that pair education, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching. A lifelong advocate for nutrition literacy, health-equity, and system-wide reform, Dr. Williams has advised the FDA, CMS, and served more than 25 years as an AMA delegate. Most recently, he sat on the 2022 task force that briefed the White House Conference on Nutrition, Health, and Hunger.
And, as always, after you listen, let me know what you thought-either email me (erin@bloomingwellness.com) or drop a comment on my social media pages. I read everything even if I don’t respond to everything!
If plant-based menus aren’t your jam, also check out these other topics from the podcast:
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Talk soon!
Dr. Eeks