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  So many people think the only way to lose weight and get healthy is by following a super-strict, bland, and joyless diet—but that is simply not the case!  By removing ultra-processed junk from our diets and eating real, whole foods with specific nutrients that support our physiology, we can ditch the diet, fix our metabolism, and shed unwanted weight.   Dr. William Li explains how to get off yo-yo dieting and find an eating approach that will work for you for the long haul. Dhru and Dr. Li discuss which foods cause weight gain and slow metabolism, which foods help burn body fat and heal your metabolism, and where you can find quality sources of good, healthy food.   Among other things, they also discuss the pillars of Dr. Li’s MediterAsian diet, the importance of brown fat, and how eating a diversity of plant foods is key for unlocking gut-healing phytochemicals as well as which ones can help fight inflammation and prevent disease.   Dr. William Li...

We all love bread but it’s also a HUGE no-no when it comes to the Plant Paradox program. With barely any nutritional value this comfort food can negatively affect your health more than you would think.   What that means is a piece of bread, a plain old everyday piece of white bread, has the equivalent of four teaspoons of sugar in it, even though it doesn’t taste sweet. In fact, there’s so much sugar in white bread that when we calculate it glycaemic index, that is: If I eat this, how much does my sugar level go up in my blood? White bread is 100. In other words, it has one of the highest ratings of anything that you can eat.

In this Episode, Dr. Mark Hyman talks about how important it is to understand and so combat rapid aging and to understand what causes aging, chronic diseases, and decline. We call these things the hallmarks of aging—the underlying common pathways or mechanisms of aging.  Each hallmark is influenced by the others and affected by various imbalances—too much or too little of certain inputs that can negatively impact the expression and progression of the hallmark. Understanding those interactions and web-like connections is the key to solving the puzzle of aging. 

Green tea is a type of tea that is native to China and has been enjoyed for thousands of years. It's known for its unique flavour, refreshing taste, and numerous health benefits. In this blog post, we'll explore the reasons why you should make green tea your daily beverage.                                   Green Tea Green tea is packed with antioxidants Green tea is a rich source of antioxidants, which are compounds that help protect the body from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. These antioxidants can help prevent chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Green tea may boost brain function Green tea contains caffeine, which is a stimulant that can improve brain function. However, unlike coffee, green tea also contains an amino acid called L-theanine, which has been shown to increase alpha activity in the brain. This can lead to increased relaxation, concentr...

  Artichokes are beautiful green plants that are full of nutrients. But like  Brussels sprouts , they're somewhat of an underdog among vegetables.  Here are a few ways that artichokes can make a difference in your health and how you can incorporate them into meals In fact, according to the  International Fresh Produce Association , artichokes did not even make the list of the 20 most commonly sold vegetables in the United States in 2021. (Brussels sprouts didn't either.) However, you might want to snag a few of these tasty plants during your next trip to the grocery store. Artichokes are a great source of  fiber —which promotes bowel regularity and helps maintain weight—and are full of vitamins and antioxidants that support your cardiovascular and immune systems. Good Source of Fiber According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), one medium-sized artichoke packs nearly seven grams of fiber, about one-third of the average daily value. Consuming t...