Ep. 517 | The Food-Based Immune Protocol Dr. William Li


Discover how to supercharge your immune system through the power of your plate. Dr. William Li, world-renowned physician and bestselling author, joins Dr. Erik Korem to reveal the science behind food as medicine for boosting immunity.

Dr. Li shares groundbreaking insights on how specific foods can amplify your body's natural defenses. Learn how simple dietary choices can protect you from illness and even enhance the effectiveness of vaccines.

Learn:

  • Which foods can boost your immune response by up to 22 times

  • How blueberries can protect athletes from post-workout immune dips

  • The surprising immune-boosting power of broccoli sprouts

  • Why eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables strengthens your defenses

  • How frozen vegetables can be just as nutritious as fresh ones

 

ABOUT William W. Li, MD

William W. Li, MD, is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and author of the New York Times bestseller “Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself.” 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. His TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views. Dr. Li has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC, Rachael Ray and Live with Kelly & Mark, and he has been featured in USA Today, Time Magazine, The Atlantic, O Magazine and more. He is President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and he is leading global initiatives on food as medicine. His newest book New York Times bestseller, “Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer,” was released March 21, 2023.

 

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST

The Blueprint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

 

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