COVID-19 and Eating for Diabetes

William W. Li, MD, 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.” His groundbreaking work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments and impacts care for more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. His TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views. 

Dr. Li has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC, Rachael Ray and the Dr. Oz Show, and he has been featured in USA Today, Time Magazine, The Atlantic, and O Magazine. He is president and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation.

“Food is our medicine. We take it 3 times a day. The difference between pharmaceuticals is that we prescribe our own food as medicine. So, it’s up to us, we’re the kitchen doctors, so to speak.”

In this episode you will learn:

Dr. Li and his journey to beat illness through food as medicine.

Type 2 diabetes, its evolving patterns, and the correlation between poor lifestyle choices and the disease. 

Dr. Li’s book “Eat to Beat Disease” and over 200 healthy foods that help beat diabetes.

The secret to eating healthy foods and enjoying them.

Dr. Li’s top healthy foods that boost immunity and reduce inflammation caused by the virus.

An insight scoop into COVID-19, and the rules to eating healthy during the pandemic.

Keynotes:

[2:14] Dr. Li talks about his journey to discover the science behind food as medicine.

[8:03] How type 2 diabetes evolves over the years of poor lifestyle choices.

[8:50] How choosing rights foods can prevent diabetes.

[10:50] The secret behind healthy eating and how to enjoy it.

[12:40] Foods that can normalize blood sugar levels.

[13:40] COVID-19 and the importance of a good immune system.

[16:15] Inflammation as a result of COVID-19 and foods that lower it.

Connect with Dr. Li!

Website https://drwilliamli.com/

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Twitter https://twitter.com/drwilliamli?lang=en

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Li’s Book https://drwilliamli.com/book-li/

Dr. Li’s Blog https://drwilliamli.com/blog/

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