Eat to Beat Disease

The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself

By: William W Li MD

Narrated by: Peter Ganim

Eat your way to better health with this New York Times bestseller on food's ability to help the body heal itself from cancer, dementia, and dozens of other avoidable diseases.

Forget everything you think you know about your body and food, and discover the new science of how the body heals itself. Learn how to identify the strategies and dosages for using food to transform your resilience and health in Eat to Beat Disease. We have radically underestimated our body's power to transform and restore our health. Pioneering physician scientist, Dr. William Li, empowers readers by showing them the evidence behind over 200 health-boosting foods that can starve cancer, reduce your risk of dementia, and beat dozens of avoidable diseases.

Eat to Beat Disease isn't about what foods to avoid, but rather is a life-changing guide to the hundreds of healing foods to add to your meals that support the body's defense systems, including:
·Plums
·Cinnamon
·Jasmine tea
·Red wine and beer
·Black Beans
·San Marzano tomatoes
·Olive oil
·And more!

The book's plan shows you how to integrate the foods you already love into any diet or health plan to activate your body's health defense systems-Angiogenesis, Regeneration, Microbiome, DNA Protection, and Immunity-to fight cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative autoimmune diseases, and other debilitating conditions.

Both informative and practical, Eat to Beat Disease explains the science of healing and prevention, the strategies for using food to actively transform health, and points the science of wellbeing and disease prevention in an exhilarating new direction.

"A ground breaking physician shares how we can use food to hack our natural defense systems and hardwire ourselves for health." ―Mehmet Oz, MD, Host, The Dr. Oz Show

"Finally! A book that tells us the truth about what we can eat to be healthy, based on real science, from a true expert. Eat to Beat Disease will completely change the way you think about your body and the choices you make when you grocery shop, cook for your family, or dine out. Read this book from cover to cover if you want to be on top of your game for health, beauty, and fitness, from the inside out. When it comes to food and health, I'm so happy to have Dr. Li in my camp!" ―Cindy Crawford

"An ode to one of life's greatest pleasures and a convincing case for a healthy appetite. This book will entertain, educate, devour and then empower you. Dr. William Li teaches us that we have radically underestimated our own power to transform and restore our health. This is a fascinating story of the power of food, a reflection on what we mean by health, and practical tool with the 5x5x5 framework to make sure we are around to enjoy life's pleasures for as long as possible." ―Bono

Critic reviews

"A ground breaking physician shares how we can use food to hack our natural defense systems and hardwire ourselves for health."—-Mehmet Oz, MD, Host, The Dr. Oz Show

"Dr. William Li is a healthcare pioneer... Dr. Li helps our readers thrive by unpacking how the body's own systems respond to what we eat. His book will give practical tips for healthier living and empower readers with ways they can help their bodies fight disease."—Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global

"Finally! A book that tells us the truth about what we can eat to be healthy, based on real science, from a true expert. Eat to Beat Disease will completely change the way you think about your body and the choices you make when you grocery shop, cook for your family, or dine out. Read this book from cover to cover if you want to be on top of your game for health, beauty, and fitness, from the inside out. When it comes to food and health, I'm so happy to have Dr. Li in my camp!"—-Cindy Crawford

"An ode to one of life's greatest pleasures and a convincing case for a healthy appetite. This book will entertain, educate, devour and then empower you. Dr. William Li teaches us that we have radically underestimated our own power to transform and restore our health. This is a fascinating story of the power of food, a reflection on what we mean by health, and practical tool with the 5x5x5 framework to make sure we are around to enjoy life's pleasures for as long as possible."—-Bono

"'We are what we eat' goes the old cliché, but it would be more accurate to say that 'we are what we extract from our food.' What if food is more than energy and more than nutrition but a form of medicine? In his ground-breaking book Eat to Beat Disease, Dr. William Li brings the discipline of clinical medical research to bear on a new analysis of the relationship between food and health. Piecing together the puzzle of the how the food we consume impacts how the human body functions and how it protects itself from disease, Dr. Li puts forward a new paradigm to explain this relationship: 'Food as Medicine.' Eat to Beat Disease heralds a revolution in thinking about how the food we eat dictates our health."—-The Edge, U2, Director, The Angiogenesis Foundation

"In a new ground-breaking study--Eat to Beat Disease--Dr. William W. Li provides the knowledge and tools to make better decisions what to eat every day. This easy-to-read book is not a diet book but help you better understand what you eat."—--The Washington Book Review

"Unlike so many books that turn people away from the foods they enjoy, Eat to Beat Disease shows us how the foods we love actually support our wellbeing and vitality. I recommend that every health seeker read this new classic, and tell their friends and family all about it."—-Mark Hyman, MD, Director, Cleveland Clinic Center

PDF is in the Chapters drop down

There are countless reviews knocking the lack of accompanying PDF. However, if you find the Chapters drop down, you will see the link for the PDF. It’s not a separate add within your library. It’s within the audio book itself.

A huge fan of Dr. Li and his overall approach to this book. He clearly is NOT selling a specific diet or a one size fits all lifestyle. He is simply providing education for nutrition that is often overlooked or disregarded in many/not all medical circles.

This book is a tool to be used in combination with your own self study for overall wellness as it relates to you as a unique individual. It is not spoken/written as a replacement for singular key to eliminate disease. Take this book with that in mind.

I know we live in a light switch world where we want answers and solutions instantaneously, but that’s not the case. As with anything, consistency has to be a key and with consistency comes time. Invest in yourself daily, not just for the day.

Insightful book with a wide audience appeal

The book can clearly make a difference in lives of millions of people because of the scientific evidence and accessible presentation of this evidence to the audience. The author makes every effort to convey the highly technical information to readers/listeners of any educational and social background without oversimplifying the science. The only drawback in the book is an assumption that readers can easily get the foods described in quantities and qualities used in the underlying scientific studies. What the public can buy at the grocery store is not the same quality as used in the lab. The audio itself is easy to understand but the voice is monotonous, which at times makes it hard for listeners to focus. Overall though, the book is definitely worth reading/listening to.

Provides good take away tools for own life

I heard an interview with Dr Li on a podcast and very much enjoyed listening to him then. I was disappointed that he did not narrate this audiobook himself. While being informative, the first part of this audiobook was too textbook-like for me. I did enjoy the 5x5x5, risk score assessment, and the accompanying pdf.

A true gem to optimizing our health

Best health book I have ever heard. I learned so much about how my body is a miracle and has everything I need to Stave off illness. I found it extremely helpful and am following the 5 x 5 diet plan to maintain my health and well being’

Excellent Textbook

The person reading this aloud is great for putting you to sleep at night. The first half of the book is more like a textbook. Not easy to follow. I ended up ordering the physical book, so I could understand it better and take notes. It does have great information and is worth purchasing, but you’ll have to put some work into listening. It’s like taking a college course.
Before you start it would be best to have a notebook and pen. For the book itself you’ll need Sticky Notes and highlighters. It has a wealth of health information it’s just challenging to digest.