Heart disease is largely preventable — so why aren’t we preventing it?

Dr. Kim Williams, Chair of Medicine at UofL and former President of the American College of Cardiology, joins us to discuss why lifestyle must be the foundation of cardiovascular care. From nutrition and plant-based eating to exercise, sleep, and stress, he explains how daily habits shape long-term outcomes.

Dr. Williams explains why:

Nutrition isn’t optional in heart prevention — it’s central
A plant-forward diet can rival medications in effectiveness
Medications and lifestyle together can be even more powerful
His concerns about the newest dietary guidelines
Why prevention deserves more attention in modern medicine

If you’ve ever wondered what a prevention-focused cardiologist really thinks, this conversation is both eye-opening and practical.

Find Dr. Kim Williams, MD

Cooking For Your Heart and Soul cookbook

Study by Dr. Esselstyn on disease reversal with plant based diet

Life's Essential 8 from the American Heart Association

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