In today's episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Dr. William Li, a visionary physician, and scientist who leads us on a fascinating journey through the world of food as medicine. We unpack the rejuvenating properties of sleep, delve into the health benefits initiated by our body's natural fasting period, and illuminate the remarkable ways in which what we eat can drastically affect our well-being. Tune in to discover how you can leverage your body's natural defenses through what you eat, and understand why your diet is not just about weight—it’s about preventing disease and promoting vitality. In this episode you’ll: Discover how sleep activates crucial health defenses.Understand how the metabolism revs up during sleep, burning fat and refreshing the gut microbiome for improved health.Learn about foods that can help cut off the blood supply to diseases and promote healing.Uncover the significance of angiogenesis and how maintaining a balanced number of blood vessels is key for health.Identify the importance of whole foods and plant-based diets in obtaining health and preventing disease.Explore the connection between gut health and cognitive function, as well as overall immune response.00:07 Greeting and Introductions 00:59 Dr. William Li's Multi-Ethnic Food Background and Its Influence 02:35 Sleep as an Active State for Health Defense Mechanisms 05:50 Metabolism During Sleep and its Role in Health 09:22 Fasting Benefits and its Natural Occurrence in Sleep 12:07 The Misconceptions of Intermittent Fasting and Finding Balance 15:10 Dr. Li's Journey from Disease Treatment to Disease Prevention 17:53 The Science Behind Food as Medicine 20:48 Why Blood Vessel Health is Key in Fighting Diseases 23:15 The "Eat to Beat Disease" Approach 25:01 The Impact of Plant-Based Foods on Breast Cancer and Overall Health 30:44 The Importance of Dietary Choices in Supporting a Healthy Microbiome 34:15 The Role of Medicinal Mushrooms and Teas in Health 38:00 Deep Dive into the Latest Research on Cancer Prevention and Food Synergy Dr. William Li is a world-renowned physician, scientist, speaker, and author of "Eat to Beat Disease." He's best known for his groundbreaking work on angiogenesis, the body's formation of blood vessels, and how this process influences disease and health. His heritage and international experiences have fueled a fascinating career that intersects medicine, research, and food culture — all to encourage a lifecycle approach to health that is both preventative and nurturing. Connect with Dr. William Li: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli/ Website: https://drwilliamli.com/ To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/time-to-talk To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Person's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://realhealthmd.kartra.com/page/SmartPersonsGuidetoBreastCancer Join the Facebook group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepingabreastwdrjenn Connect with Dr. Jenn: Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons