Summary of Fat is an organ (respect it!) | EP 247:
The episode features Dr. William Li discussing the connection between nutrition and disease prevention. Dr. Li and the host reveal what doctors often miss when it comes to preventing illnesses and the health-transforming foods that people should consume on a daily basis. The show notes provide links and codes to sponsors offering discounts on air purifiers, EMF-blocking accessories, Bite toothpaste tablets, Headspace, and LMNT drink packets.
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How Your Diet Can Prevent Disease: Insights From Dr. William Li
In this episode of The Dr. Gundry Podcast, Dr. William Li, physician, scientist, and author of Eat To Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself, joins Dr. Gundry to talk about the link between nutrition and disease prevention. Here are some of the highlights from their conversation.
The Link Between Your Diet and Disease Prevention
Li says that chronic diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes are not only preventable, but that the power to prevent them lies in our diet. According to him, certain foods have the ability to activate our body’s internal defense system, which can prevent diseases from arising in the first place.
The Foods That Can Activate Your Body’s Defense System
Li calls these disease-preventing foods “angio-foods.” They are foods that promote the growth of new blood vessels and blood flow, which can help ward off disease. Some of the most powerful angio-foods include purple potatoes, green tea, and dark chocolate.
The Shocking Science Behind Nutrition and Disease
According to Li, there are certain foods that have been shown to prevent and even reverse chronic diseases in scientific studies. One example he gives is that of a compound found in broccoli called sulforaphane. This compound has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and might prevent cancer from ever developing.
What Most Doctors Miss When It Comes to Illness Prevention
Li says that many doctors focus on treating the symptoms of a disease rather than preventing it from developing in the first place. He argues that this is a flawed approach because it ignores the root cause of the disease. Instead, doctors need to focus on preventing disease by recommending healthy lifestyle choices, like a diet that is rich in angio-foods.
How You Can Incorporate Health-Transforming Foods Into Your Diet
One of the best ways to incorporate angio-foods into your diet is to aim for a colorful plate. Li says that the more colors and variety you have on your plate, the more likely you are to be getting a range of disease-preventing nutrients. He also says that you can incorporate angio-foods into your meals by adding things like green tea to your morning smoothie or snacking on dark chocolate in the afternoon.
The Bottom Line
Li and Gundry’s conversation highlights some of the most important findings in the field of nutrition and disease prevention. By incorporating angio-foods into your diet and focusing on healthy lifestyle choices, you can take control of your health and prevent chronic diseases from developing.
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