This episode is brought to you by Momentous, Birch Living, and Cozy Earth. 

The road to longevity doesn’t need to be complicated or rely on the latest gadgets and trends. Simple habits like eating wholesome foods, getting quality sleep, staying active, and engaging with your community can consistently nourish your body and mind for a long, healthy life. Today’s guest shares insights from his travels and research, revealing practical ways to incorporate these longevity secrets into our daily lives.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. William Li to explore the top health-promoting foods Dr. Li has discovered during his travels. Dr. Li shares the latest research on the best breakfast choices to nourish, fuel, and heal your body, his approach to longevity, and the four key gut bacteria linked to long, healthy lives. He also reveals the foods that support these beneficial bacteria and boost collagen production and stresses the importance of reducing your toxin exposure. If you are looking for foods and habits that promote longevity, this episode is for you. 

Dr. William W. Li, MD, is an internationally renowned physician, scientist, and author of the New York Times bestsellers “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. He is President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and he is leading global initiatives on food as medicine. 

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Li dive into:

Classic American breakfast versus breakfast in the Blue Zones (00:00:40)

Coffee: one of the holy trinity beverages (3:44) 

The benefits of oats and bioactive (6:23) 

Processed versus ultra-processed foods (14:30) 

Never too late to change your operating system (24:05)

Dr. Li’s approach to longevity (31:37)

Gut microbiome in those who live long lives (52:27) 

Top foods that feed the four key bacteria associated with longevity (59:27)

Releasing the hope molecule during exercise (1:06:00)

The importance of self-reliance in judging what is right for you (1:14:30)

Doubling down on the basics and key habits (1:17:15)

Dr. Li’s thoughts on reducing toxins and microplastic exposure (1:20:27)

Naturally boosting collagen in our diet (1:40:27)

Exosomes and fatty acid profile (1:52:37)


For more on Dr. Li, follow him on Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, and his Website.

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