Dr. William Li On The Top Foods You Should Eat To Prevent Disease, Heal Your Body & Live Longer

Today’s guest is Dr. William Li. Dr. Li is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and author of the New York Times bestseller “Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself.“ His newest book, “Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer“ will be released tomorrow. Today we discuss Dr. Li and I discuss how to improve your diet quality, how to optimize your diet for longevity, why foods that contain polyphenols are so beneficial for your health, why it’s so important to eat a high-fiber diet, why you may want to avoid the carnivore diet, why excess body fat is harmful for your health, how to improve your metabolism and much more!  What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:41 How to improve your diet quality (5 tips) 06:41 Foods you should eat for longevity 13:03 Healthy dietary patterns 15:44 The benefits of polyphenols 21:06 The importance of fiber 25:55 Meat dominant diets 29:07 Is fasting worth the hype? 34:09 Weight loss 40:53 Foods that can improve your metabolism 45:45 Eat slower 48:24 Does body size determine health outcomes? 52:03 Get your annual physical 53:57 When should food be used as medicine? ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. I do not endorse or support the claims of any guests and I strongly encourage all of my viewers and listeners to do their own due diligence before buying products or supporting brands that may be discussed by guests on the show. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or . SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and and