SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – Kaiser Permanente emphasized the significance of nurturing one's heart through lifestyle adjustments that pave the way for enhanced well-being. The health care provider said it is crucial, given that approximately half of all Americans exhibit at least one of the primary risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels or smoking.“Focusing on what you’re eating for your health is a great start,” Dr. Columbus Batiste, who is an interventional cardiologist and lifestyle advocate with Kaiser Permanente Southern California, said. “Increasing fiber-rich plant food will have great benefits to your health. A plant-based diet is nutritious and can be tasty as a traditional American diet that includes meat. For many of my patients,
