“This ONE FOOD Can Repair Your DNA & Stops Inflammation!” - Eat This Every Day | Dr. William Li
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Kiwi is a superfood rich in vitamin C and fiber. Eating one kiwi a day can protect DNA from damage by 60%, and three kiwis can help repair damaged DNA by the same amount. Kiwi's fiber acts as a prebiotic, feeding the gut microbiome and promoting healthy bacteria, with noticeable changes occurring overnight.
A tumor without blood vessels cannot grow larger than a ballpoint pen tip. Once blood vessels connect, it can grow exponentially. Tumor angiogenesis, the growth of blood vessels to feed a tumor, can be targeted by drugs and over 100 foods. Green tea polyphenols, resveratrol in red wine, and genistein in soy can cut off a cancer's blood supply.
Blueberries contain anthocyanins, which activate T cells and natural killer cells, boosting the immune system by 88% with just 1.5 cups a day. They also lower inflammation. Broccoli, particularly its stems and sprouts, contains sulforaphane, which can significantly boost T cells and immune response, especially broccoli sprouts which have 100 times more sulforaphane than mature broccoli.
Instead of focusing on deprivation and scolding people about 'bad' foods, Dr. Li advocates for empowering individuals by helping them discover and add foods they enjoy that also activate the body's health defenses. By choosing from over 200 health-promoting foods, people can love their food and health simultaneously, with occasional indulgence being acceptable due to strong health defenses.