Dr. William Li is President of The Angiogenesis Foundation, a world-renowned physician, the research scientist currently studying the vascular impact of COVID-19, speaker (his TED Talk has over 11 million views), and NYT bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. His latest book, Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer, is out now.
What you'll learn from this episode:
That there are two main types of fat in our bodies; white fat and brown fat. White fat is used to store energy, pad the body, and is an important hormone secreting endocrine organ, while brown fat functions as a space heater, and it draws its fuel from white fat! Excess white fat leads to hormonal imbalances and inflammation that fuels chronic diseases.
Simple hacks for harnessing the power of brown fat to burn excess white, including sleeping in a cool room (below 70 degrees Fahrenheit,) and choosing food that clicks on your brown fat, like chili peppers.
A no nonsense way of doing intermittent fasting based on your personal preferences, and why it’s important to give your body a break from eating and a chance to burn fat.
Why ultra-processed foods are damaging to your body’s metabolism, what artificial sweeteners and food additives do to your gut microbiome, and how to find real food in the middle aisles of the store.
Tips and tricks for eating less when you are prone to overeating, including using smaller plates, filling up on vegetables first, leaving empty space on your plate, and slowing down and eating mindfully.
And much more!
Resources from this episode:
Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer by William W. Li, MD | Amazon
Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself by William W. Li, MD | Amazon
William Li: Can We Eat to Starve Cancer? | TED 2010
Eat These Foods Today to Heal Your Body and Fight Disease: William Li, MD | The Genius Life 185
Leptin: What It Is, Function & Levels | Cleveland Clinic
Adiponectin – an Overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Adipose Tissue as an Endocrine Organ | PubMed
Visceral Fat: Why It’s Dangerous and How to Lose It | WebMD
Brown Fat: How to Increase, Thermogenesis, and More | Healthline
Brown Fat - Hotting up Again | PMC
Chill Out: Sleeping in Cooler Temperatures May Increase Your Metabolism | University of Utah Health
Hypertrophy and/or Hyperplasia: Dynamics of Adipose Tissue Growth | PMC
Hypoxia, Oxidative Stress and Fat | PMC
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Six Ways to Do Intermittent Fasting: The Best Methods | Medical News Today
Chili Pepper as a Body Weight-Loss Food | PubMed
Kombu: The Seaweed that Improves Digestion, Thyroid Function & More! | DrAxe
The Silk Road Origins of the Foods We Eat | UC Press Blog
How Nutritious Are Fish Eggs? | Livestrong
Salmon Eggs: Are They Good for You? | WebMD
Taramasalata Recipe | NYT Cooking
Why Prosciutto di Parma? | Parmacrown
Goji Berry Chamomile Ginger Tea Recipe | Natierra Blog
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