The new science of metabolism & body fat: William Li, M.D. | mbg Podcast

Welcome to the mindbodygreen podcast! Each week, host Jason Wachob, founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, engages in open, honest conversations with the people shaping the world of well-being. Today’s featured guest is William Li, M.D., an internationally renowned medical doctor, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author.

“Body fat actually helps to control your metabolism," he says. In this episode, William and Jason discuss everything he's learned about optimizing metabolism and body fat, plus:

0:00-0:21 Intro
0:21-3:26 William’s professional background & work
3:26-9:35 The science of body fat & health
9:35-14:31 What we’re still getting wrong about body fat
14:31-19:14 How we should think about body fat for long-term health
19:14-22:15 How to assess the health of your body fat
22:15-30:27 How to measure your metabolism
30:27-33:29 The 4 stages of metabolism & how to control them
33:29-36:00 Why 60 can become the new 20
36:00-44:43 How to get your metabolism back on track
44:43-50:59 The best metabolism-boosting foods
50:59-56:33 The most unexpected foods to help burn fat
56:33-57:56 How ACV helps you maintain a healthy weight
57:56-1:01:19 The health benefits & risks of mushrooms
1:01:19-1:06:46 Foods to avoid for the sake of your metabolism
1:06:46-1:16:29 How to optimize good gut bacteria
1:16:29-1:19:15 A case for drinking more pomegranate juice
1:19:15-1:22:13 Why you shouldn’t drink the coffee served on airplanes

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