Why Midlife Weight Gain Is Behavioral Not Inevitable

Angela is joined by internationally renowned medical doctor and researcher Dr. William Li for an eye-opening conversation about metabolism, fat loss, and the science of food as medicine. Dr. Li debunks common myths, like the belief that metabolism “slows down” with age, and explains how excess body fat, not age, is the real driver of metabolic decline.

They also explore groundbreaking research on foods that activate brown fat, reduce visceral fat, and improve health span, offering practical, science-backed strategies you can use today.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Metabolism Myths Debunked: Human metabolism remains rock-stable from ages 20–60 and only slightly declines after that. The real issue is excess fat, not aging.

Visceral vs. Brown Fat: Visceral fat harms metabolism, while brown fat is metabolically active and helps burn visceral fat.

Food as Medicine: Everyday foods like tomatoes, berries, extra virgin olive oil, and even coffee can activate brown fat and improve metabolic health.

Lifestyle Choices Matter: Stress, poor sleep, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods slow metabolism. With the right choices, 60 can truly be the new 20.

Personalized Health: There’s no one-size-fits-all prescription. How you live, eat, and manage stress determines how well your metabolism functions.

TIMESTAMPS & KEY TOPICS

00:00 Introduction

04:21 Global Research on Metabolism

09:13 4 Phases of Human Metabolism

12:56 How Stress, Sleep & Lifestyle Affect Metabolism

25:03 Food as Medicine: Metabolism-Boosting Foods

29:21 Brown Fat vs. White Fat: Burning Visceral Fat

44:25 Human Brown Fat & Its Role in Weight Loss

48:33 Elemental Eating & Traditional Diets That Support Longevity

51:59 Modern Toxins, Processed Foods & Health Hacks

58:36 Cholesterol, Heart Health & Cardiovascular Prevention

1:05:09 Balancing Metabolic Health, Aging & Longevity

1:06:32 Conclusion & How to Connect with Dr. William Li

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr. William Li is a world-renowned medical doctor, researcher, and President/Founder of the Angiogenesis Foundation. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet.

His pioneering research has led to more than 40 new medical treatments for 70+ diseases, including diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. His TED Talk “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has over 11 million views.

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Website: drwilliamli.com

ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award-winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker, and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in Huff Post, Runners World, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️, a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and family without burning out.

DISCLAIMER

The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional or coaching advice, nor does it form a client relationship. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast, is at the user's own risk. Always seek advice from your medical doctor or healthcare professional before implementing any changes.