Cancer Hacks Revealed: Dr. William Li's Grocery & Supplement List for a Longer, Healthier Life

Can the food you eat be as powerful as cancer-fighting drugs? In this episode, Dr. William Li reveals to Dr. Melinda Ring which everyday foods can boost your health, energy, and even fight diseases such as cancer. He is a world-renowned physician-scientist, speaker, author and leader of the Angiogenesis Foundation. Dr. Li shares his groundbreaking research on how food can be a powerful tool for healing, energizing, and thriving. He discusses his grocery and supplement list for better health, the science behind food as medicine, and the critical role of gut health and inflammation in our overall health and well-being.

 

https://youtu.be/sGWd8wCtRzY

 

00:00 – Introduction to Dr. William Li

• Dr. Li’s background as a physician and scientist.
  
  

• Overview of his books Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet.
  
  

• The importance of food as medicine.
  
  

02:15 – Dr. Li's Go-To Grocery List

• Recommended foods for better health.
  
  

• How food impacts energy, gut health, and metabolism.
  
  

07:16 – The Power of Dietary Fiber and Polyphenols

• Foods rich in dietary fiber in the produce aisle such as avocado, mushrooms and raspberries.
  
  

• The role of fiber in gut health and inflammation reduction.
  
  

08:36 – Overcoming Food Addiction

• How processed foods can create addiction.
  
  

• Tips for incorporating healthy foods into your diet without feeling deprived.
  
  

09:03 – The Negative Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods

• How ultra-processed foods increase inflammation and damage gut bacteria.
  
  

• The long-term health risks associated with processed food consumption.
  
  

13:44 – Discovering New Foods and Sharing Recipes

• Dr. Li’s personal journey of discovering new foods.
  
  

• Example of fiddleheads, forged and sold at a farmers’ market and found to be rich in omega 3 fatty acids. This highlights the importance of curiosity in food exploration.
  
  

17:25 – How Food Rewires Our Biology

• The science behind how food activates the body’s defense systems.
  
  

• How these systems protect us from diseases like cancer.
  
  

22:37 – The Role of Supplements: Resveratrol, EGCG, and Probiotics

• When and why certain supplements may be beneficial and which ones Dr. Li takes.
  
  

• Dr. Li’s advice on balancing food and supplements for optimal health.
  
  

25:51 – Probiotics: Lactobacillus and Akkermansia

• The health benefits of specific gut bacteria.
  
  

• How Akkermansia affects immune response and cancer treatment.
  
  

30:23 – Surprising Food Combos for Maximum Health Benefits

• How to enhance the health benefits of coffee by skipping dairy in coffee.
  
  

• The power of tomatoes and how to absorb more lycopene by cooking them in olive oil.
  
  

38:15 – The Importance of Sourcing Quality Food

• Organic vs. conventional food choices.
  
  

• How to choose the best quality food within your budget.

 

44:01 – Practical Tips for Healthy Eating at Home

• Cleaning produce properly.
  
  

• Choosing healthier oils and cooking methods.
  
  

• Dr. Li’s advice on making better food choices in daily life.
  
  

49:16 – The Holy Trinity of Healthy Beverages

• Water, tea, and coffee are essential health-promoting drinks – the holy tinity.
  
  

• How to maximize the benefits of each and avoid common pitfalls.

 

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