#193: How being Selfish can transform your heart health with Dr. Columbus Batiste
“So that's why I encourage my patients-- You have to be selfish! There's no time to waste in getting selfish because when you are selfish, you're going to have more time for your kids because you're going to be around more.” -Dr. Columbus Batiste
Learn how to keep your heart healthy by getting SELFISH.
In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, Dr. Columbus Batiste and I discuss heart health, cholesterol, and his personal journey as a plant-based interventional cardiologist.
Some of the topics covered in today’s episode include:
Diet changes to reduce the risk of heart disease
Factors that can increase cholesterol besides diet and lifestyle
Heart disease with normal cholesterol levels
Diet hacks for lower cholesterol
Stress and heart health
The effects of discrimination on health
Slave Food Project
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Dr. Columbus Batiste
More about my honored guest:
Dr. Columbus D Batiste is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist. Through research he discovered the disease modifying benefits from a whole food plant-based diet, stress reduction and exercise. As a result, he has co-founded the non profit organization Healthy Heart Nation a 501c3 which targets health, education, business, and legal disparities. He has also taken on the mantle of educating communities of color through the Slave Food Project which explores the relationship between stress, the weaponization of food and health disparities in communities of color. @healthyheartdoc
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.
Mentions:
SELFISH — Spiritual, Exercise, Love, Food, Intimacy, Sleep, Humor
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