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I am delighted to have the remarkable Dr. William Li joining me again today. He was previously with me on Episode 260, which became one of the most popular podcasts in 2023.\xa0\nDr. Li is a world-renowned physician-scientist and New York Times bestselling author known for his role as President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation.\xa0\nIn our conversation today, we dive into the vocabulary surrounding health and microbiome-supporting foods, exploring how to measure the microbiome, the benefits of fermented foods, and the role of the appendix. We also look at pre, and post-biotics, strategies for supporting the microbiome after a colonoscopy prep, foods to avoid, immune function, and metabolic nuances, and discuss the differences between subcutaneous visceral fat, brown fat, and white fat, and polyphenol-rich beverages.\xa0\nI know you will find today\u2019s conversation with Dr. William Li as enlightening as I did. I eagerly anticipate inviting him back to the podcast later this year.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nDr. Li explains the importance of the gut microbiome\xa0\n\nThe interrelationship between the microbiome, body fat, and the metabolism\n\nHow to measure your gut microbiome\n\nFoods that promote gut health and support the microbiome\n\nThe role of the appendix\n\nHow a colonoscopy prep impacts the gut microbiome\n\nHow excess body fat can fuel the metabolism rather than slowing it down\n\nWhy sleep is crucial for metabolism\n\nThe role of brown fat in weight loss\n\nThe benefits of polyphenols in coffee and tea\n\n\nBio:\nWilliam W. Li, MD, is an internationally renowned physician, scientist, and New York Times bestselling author of \u201cEat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, Live Longer\u201d. His groundbreaking work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments and impacts care for more than 70 diseases, including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. His TED Talk, \u201cCan We Eat to Starve Cancer?\u201d has garnered more than 11 million views. Dr. Li has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC, LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, and the Rachael Ray Show, and he has been featured in USA Today, Time Magazine, The Atlantic, and O Magazine. He is the president and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation.\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\n\n\nFollow on Twitter\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\n\nConnect with Dr. William Li\n\nOn Social media: @ Dr William Li\n\n\nOn his website\n\n\n\nSign up for Dr. Li\u2019s free newsletter\n\n\n\nEp. 260 Eat To Beat Your Diet: Achieve a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle with Dr. William Li