In this candid conversation, Drs. Anthony Lim, Kim Williams, and Steven Lome offer a nuanced perspective on the role of oils and calorie-dense foods in a plant-based diet. The experts emphasize the significance of understanding one's relationship with food and advocate for a patient-centered approach that encourages gradual transitions to healthier eating habits without fostering guilt or shame. The dialogue also touches on the multi-faceted nature of cardiovascular disease and the importance of considering individual health metrics and lifestyle factors, including the often under-addressed role of stress in cardiac health. #PlantBasedDiet #IndividualizedApproach #CardiacHealth