The Sakara Life Podcast The Key to Longevity with Dr. William Li
Danielle and Whitney sit down with renowned physician and scientist Dr. William Li to discuss the critical foundation for longevity, and how natural whole plant-based foods do the work for you.
This episode was recorded as part of our Sakara Talk Series. Check out the video version on the Sakara Life YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/oeEO5JaKKQk
Dr. Li shares:
- The relationship between a plant-based diet and overall health
- What causes inflammation (plus a few surprising causes) and the downstream effects of inflammation
- How plants counteract inflammation in the body
- The value of complete nutrient diversity and a colorful plate
- The correlation between inflammation and weight gain
About Dr. William Li:
Dr. William Li is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and author of the New York Times bestseller “Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself” and “Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer.”
His groundbreaking research has led to the development of more than 40 new medical treatments that impact care for more than 70 diseases including diabetes, blindness, heart disease and obesity.
His TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views. He is also the President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and he is leading global initiatives on food as medicine.