Book Review: Eat to Beat Disease

Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself by William W. Li
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was written to give you the knowledge and tools to make better decisions about what to eat every day. This is not a diet book. Instead, it provides scientific evidence and recommendations on foods to incorporate to help prevent or battle disease and support health.

This book has three parts. Part I, Hardwired for Health: Our Body’s Natural Defense Systems, covers the five systems: angiogenesis, regeneration, microbiome, DNA protection, and immunity. Your body uses these systems to fight disease and heal itself.

Part II, Eat to Beat Disease: The Evidence for Food as Medicine, explores how to feed your body to regenerate your health and activate your immune command center. You will learn which foods activate these defense systems, including supporting research and proven results.

The final Part III, Plan, Choose, and Act: Putting Food to Work, covers practical ways to incorporate these foods into your life, including the 5 x 5 x 5 framework, rethinking your kitchen, meal plans, and recipes.

The book offers an accessible overview of emerging nutrition science and reinforces the value of food as a cornerstone of preventive health. It is recommended for all eaters.

This book is a wealth of science-backed information, which can be overwhelming at times.


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Book Review: Eat to Beat Your Diet

Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer by William W. Li
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This is a comprehensive book on what author Dr. William Li believes is the best way to improve and strengthen your metabolism, reduce excess body fat, and improve overall health through his MediterAsian approach. There are three parts: Part 1: How Fat Works; Part 2: Foods for Metabolism; and Part 3: A Plan for Life.

There are sample meal guides, recipes, and frequently asked questions. Many nutrition topics are covered; more information is offered through a QR code.

The author’s personal preference is Mediterranean and Asian cuisines. If you dislike these flavors, this is not the book for you. Dr. Li also avoids red meat (p. 125), excluding protein and nutrient-rich options. The abundance of information and personal stories is too much at times and may lend to skimming several sections.

This book was not for me; it was too long and tried to be all things to all people. It would have been better suited to just stick to the MediterAsian viewpoint.

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