You probably think that lowering your body fat is the healthy thing to do, and assume that gaining or carrying more body fat is unhealthy. Most of us would think that\u2019s common sense at this point, but what if that\u2019s all wrong?\nIn this episode expect to walk away shocked and a little befuddled:\n\nGet into the science of body fat and all the benefits you get from having adequate fat\n\nThe appearance of how much or how little fat someone has is misleading\n\nStop complicating food and exercise, don\u2019t overeat, eat diverse foods, and enjoy eating\xa0\n\nDr. William Li is a Harvard trained medical doctor, researcher and the NY Times bestselling author of the books, Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet. Dr. Li\u2019s work with the Angiogenesis Foundation has led to 40 FDA approved therapeutics and devices for treating disease.\xa0\nMixed messages and dated information have become accepted truths baked into our habits and reasoning. William Li promotes the simplicity of food, health, and our ability to beat disease with lifestyle.\xa0\n\u201cHealthcare happens at home, not in the doctor\u2019s office.\u201d -Dr. William Li\nCheck out his book, Eat to Beat Your Diet: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Beat-Your-Diet-Activate/dp/1538753901\xa0\n\nFollow William Li:\xa0\nWebsite: https://drwilliamli.com/\xa0\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCREeA-1pswf4RTeYIKdAoBg/featured\xa0\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/drwilliamli\xa0\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli/\xa0\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwilliamli/\xa0\n\nSPONSORS:\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://bit.ly/BetterhelpImpact and get on your way to being your best self.\nHead over to https://bit.ly/AnthrosImpact and get $200 off the office chair that promises to be the world's most comfortable sitting experience.\nGet 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://bit.ly/AG1Impact.\nNo interest, no payments - take advantage of this special financing offer at https://bit.ly/NetsuiteImpact to get the visibility and control you need to weather any storm.\nSign up today at https://bit.ly/ButcherBoxImpact and use code IMPACT to get a FREE TURKEY \u200bplus $20 off your first order.\u200b\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices