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?

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[missffinley]

1) Water
2) Mostly plant based food
3) Avoid ultra processed food
4) Avoid foods with added sugar
5) Drink Tea & Coffee

[clementokoro]

The first food on the list should be the word of God. The Bible said in Proverbs 4:22 For they are life to those who find them, healing and health to all their flesh.

[jinimurray]

Here’s a clue:
I learned how to clean blood vessels naturally
I was getting dizzy which didn’t resolve by long slow deep breath, therefore it wasn’t respiratory but circulatory.
Carotids tested positive for obstruction (clogging)
I Learned that if you use mouth wash
It destroys the natural essential bacteria needed ( so dont use mouth wash… )
if you have a good healthy hydrochloric acid in stomach
Then eat DARK GREENS KALE beets SPINACH - those types of things it acts like a blood vessel cleaner - I happen to have low stomach acid (achloridria). So. I take apple cider Vinagar tablets with dark veggies and my dizziness is for most part gone in few weeks!
If I keep it up my vessels will be clean again
Does that help anyone?
PS
NEVER EVER TAKE ANT ACIDS BECAUSE ALTHOUGH it will temporarily make you “feel “ better it’s the opposite of what you need.
You stomach acid pH needs to be around 2. Antacids are going to raise pH levels.
If instead, you increase the acid in your stomach, it will close the espophogeal Gastric sphincter and heartburn will go away. try it
It works!
if you take any antacids
Your food cannot be digested and it will rot, make gas bloating etc. Not good idea.

Summary. NO mouth wash
If not sure, take apple cider vinegar
Eat dark greens or other dark veggies

As far as fats are concerned, never use the seed oils
Only organic raw unfiltered coconut oils organic butter grass fed butter meats
Free range eggs no gmos
no processed foods ( best you are able)
sugar to minimum

[sandiland]

all i know is my Grandma and Great Grandma lived into late their late 90’s. this was there menu…. boiled water kept in a glass pitcher in fridge, broiled chicken and beef patties. with salt n pepper, (they didn’t use buns) steamed broccoli, carrots, potatoes, basic shredded lettuce salad with carrots and tomatoes the salad using mayo and ketchup for dressing, skim milk, breakfast was shredded wheat the big squares with cut up banana, or fried egg on top of buttered toast, cut up cantaloupe, grapefruit and oranges and every night a shot of wine or sherry before bed, and always said their prayers upon waking and then again before they went to bed. God had everything to do with their decision’s including food and habits. my husbands folks are now in their 90’s and follow a similar but different menu.

[crisgildagarcia]

Greens, beans, onions, mushrooms, berries, seeds/nuts. nutrients densed low calories.

[florangelramos]

This is the only doctor who talks about healthy eating and who looks really healthy.

[brendawood]

I like Dr Lli.s way of delivery, no screaming and no warning, easy to listen to.

[dr.velmasablan]

I'm just blown away with Dr. Li's approach to sharing statistical data. He keeps the focus on good health and very simple things we can do to change things TODAY to make a difference. This man is on a mission to help people be healthier.

[satraramek]

Stay hydrated with water, tea, coffee
Eat mostly plants
Produce section
No ultraprocessed items
No added sugar products
Chestnuts, fruit peels,
Exercise to build muscle
EVOO
Omega 3 fatty acid
Dark chocolate (cacao)
Polyphenols
Fiber

[joycetucker]

I love you Dr. William Li thank you for being so kind and caring

[margaretcleckner]

You have done a heroic deed by having Dr Li on your show! I was sorely depressed about the state of our Country, America, and after listening to Dr. Li I have found a new lease on life; in other words, God bless you and Dr. Li both!

[CapeRN]

My mother had been on a diet of “ mushed food” for choking risk. Horrible to look at. Switched to home made blueberry yogurt- gained weight, increased cognitive abilities in dementia and recovered from her “ death bed”.

[helenbrooks]

One large pear a day lowering your risk of mortality by 30% is really an amazing fact that I will immediately start on tomorrow 😀.

[K-xbqz]

Im 46 and man i never knew some of the things i know today. I grew up eating vegetables and fruits but eating out became a way of life for me as a teen, my 20s and 30s. I ate pretty healthy in my mid 20s and 30s but fried chicken from Popeyes, pizza and everything didn't help. One thing i can say that helped me a bit was always working out. I started working out at 14 and present. I got real serious with my health at about 38-40. I watched videos on YouTube and learned things i never knew. I add a. Salad to my meals everyday now. I eat twice a day. Nobody is perfect but everything i buy is natural. No canned foods. I cook everything from stratch. I eat fish twice a week. Salmon. I tried vegan and i felt great but im anemic and i think i have to eat a little meat. Im just trying to eat mostly plant based foods. I love avocado, spinach, kale, quinoa, black beans, sweet potatoes, walnuts, raisins, almond butter( fresh almond butter from a machine that grinds them up in front of you. Not the almond butter with that palm oil in it. Pears, apples, kiwi, strawberries, dates, mango, watermelon. So many good natural foods you can enjoy without the added stuff you get in the freezer, or a restaurant. Thanks for the video doc. These videos are always much needed. Especially in this day and age. 🙏

[tehilliym]

I became a health coach in 2013. You are speaking exactly what I was taught. I am SO thrilled that MD’s are getting their act together ! Please share more to everyone …

[josephinelemian]

I think an ideal diet is whole foods, prayers, rest and community

[dfabbot]

Dr Lee is so down to earth. He gives a lot of hope and has encouraged me to eat better and so much more. Lots of people tell you dont eat this or that. Dr Le does not beat you up he encourages you to cut down on the bad foods. Thanks Dr. I eat so much better. Thank you

[deliagarcia]

Fabulous podcast and interview. I love that Doug did not interrupt and the interview was a reasonable amount of time. So many podcasters go on for an hour and a half or two hours. Keeping to less than an hour keeps people's attention span. Thank you.

[kijihigh]

I love his scientific approach to explaining our bodies. He makes a lot of sense.

[hmlxur]

Dr. Li is fantastic person that can explain science that anyone can understand .