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Eating to Starve Cancer: William Li on The Science of Healing Foods


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In this episode of The Visible Voices Podcast, Dr. William Li, a physician researcher and CEO founder of The Angiogenesis Foundation, joins to talk about starving cancer with food and more generally about food as medicine.

We discuss the concept of angiogenesis, the impact of diet on cancer, and debunk common myths surrounding coffee, soy, and eggs. Dr. Li emphasizes the importance of nutrition education in medical training and shares recent discoveries about the health benefits of oats. 

Will reflects on the challenges of communicating complex medical concepts to the public and the significance of empowering patients with knowledge about their health. 
Some conversation learning points:
  • Food is a powerful tool in preventing disease.
  • Angiogenesis is a key factor in cancer development.
  • Soy does not cause breast cancer; it may actually help.
  • Nutrition education is lacking in medical training.
  • High-quality eggs can be beneficial for health.
  • Oats contain bioactives that promote gut health.
  • Coffee has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
  • Dietary fiber is essential for cancer patients.
  • Empowering patients can lead to better health outcomes.

  • Check out Will's content:
    2023 Eat to Beat Your Diet (book)
    2021 Eat to Beat Disease (book)
    2010 Can We Eat To Starve Cancer? (TED Talk)

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