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Eat to Beat Disease

The Body’s Five Defence Systems and the Foods that Could Save Your Life
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Eat to Beat Disease by Dr William Li explores the science behind using food as a tool to boost health and prevent illness. The book delves into the five defence systems of the human body and identifies specific foods that can activate each of these systems. Through engaging explanations, it provides readers with guidance on how diet can support longevity and wellness.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in learning how the foods you eat can be powerful tools in preventing and fighting disease. Dr William Li offers an insightful look into how diet can influence your health and longevity, combining scientific research with practical advice. Perfect for those keen on making informed choices about their nutrition and health.

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Dr William Li, pioneering medical doctor, renowned angiogenesis expert and TED speaker with over 4 million views, reveals the latest science behind the foods that really do tackle the biggest threats to our health.

Is your diet feeding or defeating disease?

We are at a turning point in our understanding of how to prevent and fight disease. Rates of cancer, heart disease, strokes, diabetes, obesity, and other common health problems are skyrocketing. However, the latest scientific research and clinical evidence is revealing that the power to protect ourselves against these threats and resist them lies in a simple solutionβ€”the foods we eat every day.

In Eat to Beat Disease, Dr William Li explains that your body was designed to fight threats like these, and we have radically underestimated how food can be used to amplify this hidden power. Your body has five natural defence systems that, if functioning well, can protect youβ€”angiogenesis (growing new blood vessels), cell regeneration, the microbiome, DNA protection, and immunity. The healthy working of each has been found to be intimately connected to the foods we eatβ€”and the findings are sometimes surprising. Discover:

  • Why scientists think drinking hot cocoa boosts stem cells crucial for your body's regeneration
  • The role of cheese and wine in maintaining healthy gut bacteria
  • Why drinking coffee lowers your risk of dying

Revealing more than 200 foods that you can incorporate into your life today to help you live longer, Dr William Li proposes a simple 5 x 5 x 5 framework, inviting you to choose five foods and eat them five times a day, to fortify your five defence systems. It is not about dieting or cutting outβ€”it is about having the confidence to incorporate the healthy foods you already love into a plan for life-long change. It could save your life.

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Eat to Beat Disease by Dr William Li has been praised for offering a compelling insight into the power of food as medicine. Readers appreciate the scientific backing and practical advice it provides for incorporating beneficial foods into daily diets. Many find it to be an inspiring guide that empowers them to make informed decisions about their health.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785042157

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vermilion

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 655g

Pages: 544

About the Author

Dr William Li is a highly respected medical doctor and the co-founder of the Angiogenesis Foundation, where he pioneered a new field of medicine for fighting disease. His TED talk based on his groundbreaking work on angiogenesis, 'Can We Eat to Starve Cancer' , has received over 4 million views since 2010 and his website and international campaign Eat to Beat Cancer has impacted more than 45 million people across 185 countries. Dr Li has taught at Harvard Medical School, Tufts University and Dartmouth Medical School and has worked with the White House, the Clinton Global Initiative, National Institutes of Health as well as Fortune 500 companies and leading universities and medical institutions across North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

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