#506. Stop Stress Eating: Foods that Reduce Anxiety & the Super Food Myths with Dr. Willliam Li

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Discover how your diet can be a powerful tool against stress and disease. Dr. William Li, bestselling author and pioneering researcher, joins Dr. Erik Korem to reveal the science behind food as medicine.

Dr. Li shares his journey from traditional medicine to becoming a leading voice in nutrition science. With over 30 years of research experience and 46 FDA-approved treatments, he brings a unique perspective to the world of food and health.

Learn:

• How tea can lower stress hormones and calm your mind
• The surprising stress-busting benefits of common foods
• Why personalized nutrition trumps one-size-fits-all approaches
• How to use dietary fiber to reduce inflammation and stress
• The connection between gut health and overall well-being

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Quotable moments:

"The old ways are sometimes the wise ways." - Dr. William Li

"We all recognize stress. We know it when we feel it or we even see it, but it's really hard to define." - Dr. William Li

"When you hear somebody talking about one size fits all, just take this supplement or eat this magic, there's a superfood it far, uh, uh, it really sells short this idea that we are all individuals." - Dr. William Li

"When you are inflamed, your stress levels go up, your... uh, source hormones are released when your inflammation is down." - Dr. William Li

"If you're over the age of 40, you want to actually up your protein to maintain your muscle mass. That's very important for longevity and strength as you age." - Dr. William Li

"These bacteria... pay us back by releasing these substances called short chain fatty acids... and they lower inflammation." - Dr. William Li

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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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