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.     [3:24] Dr. Batiste’s plant-based journey [15:27] Diet changes to reduce the risk of heart disease [20:10] Factors that can increase cholesterol besides diet and lifestyle [24:46] Heart disease with normal cholesterol levels [34:37] Diet hacks for lower cholesterol [38:44] Stress and heart health [54:06] The effects of discrimination on health [1:05:34] The Slave Food Project       DR. COLUMBUS BATISTE https://instagram.com/healthyheartdoc Slave Food Project     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.       Mentions:  The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz   The Fifth Agreement by Don Miguel Ruiz, Don Jose Ruiz, and Janet Mills   The Slave Food Project: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK2_jmLtjBhmM9TVmnJh0jA   Healthy Heart Nation: https://www.myhhn.org/     Send me an email to yami@doctoryami.com with questions and topics     Sign up for my newsletter doctoryami.com/signup   MORE LISTENING OPTIONS Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify   NEWSLETTER SIGN UP https://doctoryami.com/signup     FIND ME AT Doctoryami.com Instagram.com/thedoctoryami Facebook.com/thedoctoryami Veggiefitkids.com   * * * * MORE FROM ME Read - http://veggiefitkids.com/blog Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast Watch - http://bit.ly/vfkvideos TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX   * * * *   Questions? Email me: Yami@doctoryami.com