Eat to Beat Disease: The Body's Five Defence Systems and the Foods that Could Save Your Life

The power to prevent and fight disease lies in the foods we eat everyday. Dr William Li's book "Eat to Beat Disease" explains that our body has five natural defense systems that can protect us if functioning well, and the foods we eat are intimately connected to these systems. He proposes a simple 5 x 5 x 5 framework to help us incorporate healthy foods into a plan for life-long change, which could save our lives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2019
Publisher: Ebury Publishing

We are at a pivotal moment in our understanding of how to prevent and combat disease. Cancer, heart disease, strokes, diabetes, obesity, and other prevalent health issues are on the rise. However, the latest scientific research and clinical evidence is shedding light on a straightforward solution: the foods we consume on a daily basis.

In his book, "Eat to Beat Disease," Dr. William Li emphasizes that our bodies were designed to combat threats like these, and we have significantly underestimated the role of food in harnessing this inherent power. Our bodies possess five natural defense systems that, when functioning optimally, can safeguard us: angiogenesis (the growth of new blood vessels), cell regeneration, the microbiome, DNA protection, and immunity. Extensive research has revealed a profound connection between the foods we eat and the functioning of each of these defense systems, often yielding surprising findings.

Discover the intriguing insights behind:

• Why scientists believe that drinking hot cocoa enhances the production of stem cells, which are vital for the body's regeneration.
• The significance of cheese and wine in maintaining a healthy gut bacteria population.
• The remarkable reduction in the risk of dying associated with drinking coffee.

Dr. William Li unveils more than 200 foods that can be seamlessly integrated into your daily life to promote longevity. Rather than focusing on dieting or eliminating certain foods, he presents a simple 5 x 5 x 5 framework, encouraging individuals to select five foods and consume them five times a day. This approach is about embracing the healthy foods you already enjoy and incorporating them into a lifelong change plan. It empowers you to take control of your health and potentially save your life.

Weight: 616g
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785042157