Top Food Hacks To Regenerate Stem Cells, Boost Brain Health & Improve Circulation | Dr. William Li

Rangan Chatterjee

Oct 16, 2024

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How much power do your food choices really have over your health? You probably already know that your diet can hugely influence how well you feel, but did you know that the food you choose to eat can change the make-up of your entire body, all the way down to the health of your cells?

This week, Dr William Li returns to the podcast for the 4th time. He is an internationally renowned physician, food scientist and bestselling author of two books, including his latest ‘Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism & Live Longer’. Dr Li’s ground-breaking work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments and has impacted the care of more than 70 different diseases, including cancer, type II diabetes, blindness, heart disease and obesity. And, his TED Talk, ‘Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?’ has had more than 11 million views.

In this engaging and enlightening conversation, Dr Li shares his expertise with his trademark clarity and enthusiasm. His unique ability to break down complex scientific concepts into relatable analogies makes the information accessible to anyone.

We explore the intricate relationship between what we eat and how our bodies function. We discuss how certain foods can stimulate and protect our vital stem cells, which enhances our body's natural ability to regenerate and heal. We also discuss how some foods can improve everything from our blood vessel health to the function of our brains.

Dr Li also sheds light on some common myths surrounding metabolism, the importance of personalised nutrition and the very ‘modern’ issue of over-consuming calories. As always, Dr Li shares some of his top practical tips to help.

I thoroughly enjoyed talking to William again. He is passionate, incredibly knowledgeable and wants to empower each and every one of us to be active, engaged participants in our health. I hope you enjoy listening.

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Dr Li’s books:
Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn fat, heal your metabolism, live longer
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Eat to Beat Disease: The Body's Five Defense Systems and the Foods That Could Save Your Life
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Episode description

Learn more about our sponsor https://www.eightsleep.com/livemore

Download my FREE Nutrition Guide HERE: https://bit.ly/3Jeg9yL

Download my FREE Habit Change Guide HERE: https://bit.ly/3VCaV34

How much power do your food choices really have over your health? You probably already know that your diet can hugely influence how well you feel, but did you know that the food you choose to eat can change the make-up of your entire body, all the way down to the health of your cells?

This week, Dr William Li returns to the podcast for the 4th time. He is an internationally renowned physician, food scientist and bestselling author of two books, including his latest ‘Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism & Live Longer’. Dr Li’s ground-breaking work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments and has impacted the care of more than 70 different diseases, including cancer, type II diabetes, blindness, heart disease and obesity. And, his TED Talk, ‘Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?’ has had more than 11 million views.

In this engaging and enlightening conversation, Dr Li shares his expertise with his trademark clarity and enthusiasm. His unique ability to break down complex scientific concepts into relatable analogies makes the information accessible to anyone.

We explore the intricate relationship between what we eat and how our bodies function. We discuss how certain foods can stimulate and protect our vital stem cells, which enhances our body's natural ability to regenerate and heal. We also discuss how some foods can improve everything from our blood vessel health to the function of our brains.

Dr Li also sheds light on some common myths surrounding metabolism, the importance of personalised nutrition and the very ‘modern’ issue of over-consuming calories. As always, Dr Li shares some of his top practical tips to help.

I thoroughly enjoyed talking to William again. He is passionate, incredibly knowledgeable and wants to empower each and every one of us to be active, engaged participants in our health. I hope you enjoy listening.

#feelbetterlivemore
-----

Connect with Dr Li:
https://drwilliamli.com/
https://twitter.com/drwilliamli
https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli/
https://www.facebook.com/drwilliamli
https://www.tiktok.com/@drwilliamli
@DrWilliamLi

Dr Li’s books:
Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn fat, heal your metabolism, live longer
US version https://amzn.to/3RRx6BZ
UK version https://amzn.to/46gThbc
Eat to Beat Disease: The Body's Five Defense Systems and the Foods That Could Save Your Life
US version https://amzn.to/3NSYH4N
UK version https://amzn.to/3s1bztG

#feelbetterlivemore #feelbetterlivemorepodcast

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Find out about THE THREE QUESTION JOURNAL https://bit.ly/3TSaYtX
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Order HAPPY MIND HAPPY LIFE. US & Canada https://amzn.to/3DRxjgp, UK https://amzn.to/304opgJ
Read FEEL GREAT LOSE WEIGHT. US & Canada https://amzn.to/2GWPgls, UK https://amzn.to/2W6bsOE
Order FEEL BETTER IN 5. US & Canada https://amzn.to/2EB2oM0, UK https://amzn.to/2G0XK7l
Read THE STRESS SOLUTION https://amzn.to/2MZ8u8h
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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Cook with olive oil at high heat without worry

Contrary to a common myth, you can cook with olive oil at high heat, as its smoke point is almost the same as canola oil.

Keep blood vessels slippery to prevent stickiness and plaque

The lining of your blood vessels should be slippery like a polished ice rink, but unhealthy foods can 'scuff up the ice,' causing stickiness and plaque.

Select high-polyphenol olive oils for maximum health benefits

For the highest polyphenol content, choose single-variety olive oils made from specific olives: Picual (Spanish), Koroneiki (Greek), or Moraiolo (Italian).

Incorporate affordable foods to burn harmful body fat

Human studies show that affordable foods like onions, tomatoes, strawberries, white beans, and carrots can help burn harmful body fat.

Drink dark hot chocolate to double stem cells and enhance blood vessel resiliency

In a clinical study, drinking two cups of 80%+ dark hot chocolate daily for 30 days doubled the number of circulating stem cells and improved blood vessel resiliency by twofold.

Optimize metabolism by avoiding chronic overconsumption of calories

Metabolism is not a fixed trait you're born with, but is like a computer's operating system that can be degraded by 'abuse' like chronic overconsumption of calories.

Implement two-thirds plate rule to prevent overeating

To avoid overeating without complex calorie counting, a simple rule is to serve yourself only two-thirds of the portion you would normally take.

Prioritize self-knowledge over expert advice for health wisdom

Instead of just consuming external information, true health wisdom comes from self-knowledge and paying attention to how your own body feels and responds.

Activate brown fat with food to burn white fat

Certain foods and drinks, like green tea, coffee, and chili peppers, can activate beneficial 'brown fat' to burn harmful 'white fat,' a mechanism similar to cold plunges.

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