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The Dr. Hyman Show

Cancer Can't Stand This Diet: Dr. William Li's Anti-Cancer Nutrition Breakthroughs

May 1, 2024
Dr. William Li discusses leveraging food for optimal health, the importance of eating to beat disease, the 5 x 5 x 5 plan for optimal health defense systems, misconceptions about dairy and soy, the role of polyphenols in cancer prevention, and activating the body's defense systems against threats like cancer cells.
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  • Eating whole soy products like edamame and tofu can provide protein and unique polyphenols for health benefits.
  • Quality dairy from grass-fed cows offers probiotic benefits and essential nutrients, while processed dairy products should be avoided.

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The Importance of Omega-3s and Quality Dairy for Optimal Health

Omega-3s are crucial for gut, brain, and immune health, and can be found in fish like salmon, sea bass, and also in cod and other fatty fish. Quality dairy sourced from grass-fed pastured cows can be beneficial, offering probiotic benefits and essential nutrients, but low-fat and processed dairy products with additives should be avoided.

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