#175 Harness the Power of Food to Activate Your Health Defences and Help Heal with Dr William Li
30th Nov 2022
Dr Li is back on the podcast, I love the way he shares a similar belief in food as medicine and that simple delicious food is key to health. The way he researches, describes and cooks ingredients is testament to his immense knowledge on the subject
William W. Li, MD, 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 groundbreaking work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments and impacts care for more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease and obesity. His TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views.
Next year I’ll be having a full length conversation with Dr Li in anticipation of his next book so please enjoy this short conversation with William and Sakina.
Episode guests
William W. Li, MD, is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and author of the New York Times bestsellers “Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself” and “Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer.”
His groundbreaking research has led to the development of more than 40 new medical treatments that impact care for more than 70 diseases including diabetes, blindness, heart disease and obesity. His TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views. Dr. Li has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC, Rachael Ray and Live with Kelly & Mark, and he has been featured in USA Today, Time Magazine, The Atlantic, O Magazine and more.
He is President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and he is leading global initiatives on food as medicine. For the latest cutting edge food as medicine science, check out Dr. Li's YouTube Channel.
- Access over 800 research backed recipes
- Personalise food for your unique health needs
Relevant recipes
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Fridge Fillers 5.0
Tuna, Quinoa, Chickpea Salad
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New!Fridge Fillers
Gochugaru, Tuna, Edamame, Cucumber & Soba Noodle Salad
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New!Fridge Fillers
Lentil, Kale, Carrot and Goji Berry Salad
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New!Chicken 4.0
Chicken Shawarma Bowls
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New!Legumes
Waldorf-style Chickpeas
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Tofu and Tempeh 5.0
One Pan Black Bean, Tofu, and Rainbow Rice Bake
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Sandwiches, Breads and Crackers 4.5
Chickpea, Buckwheat and Hemp Bread
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Tray Bakes 5.0
Salmon, Broccoli and Potato Traybake with Harissa Yoghurt
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Salads 4.8
Bulghur, Chickpea, Spinach, Feta, Walnut and Blueberry Salad
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Stir Fries 3.7
Gochujang, Orange and Peanut Stir-fry
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