Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — In today’s episode, you’ll learn a renowned doctor’s protocol to prevent disease, heal your body, burn fat, and feel better now. You’ll get the exact steps to optimize your health, the 5 foods you should be eating every week, and the 3 foods you’ll never eat again after you listen to this episode. Joining Mel today is Dr. William Li, MD. Dr. Li is a physician and scientist whose groundbreaking work on angiogenesis (the study of blood vessels) has impacted more than seventy diseases, including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity, and his foundation has educated 40,000 physicians. He has also spent over 30 years researching the connection between food and health, and his findings that he is sharing with you today are nothing short of revolutionary. Dr. Li will explain how you can rewire your metabolism, improve your overall health, and start feeling better by making simple and powerful changes to your diet. In this episode, you will learn: The top 5 foods proven to burn fat and prevent disease. The 3 things you should never eat or drink. How to activate your body’s natural fat-burning system. The critical connection between your diet, metabolism, and health. The surprising role your body’s blood vessels play in burning fat and healing. How specific dietary changes can starve cancer and prevent chronic disease. Why your metabolism isn’t broken – it’s just waiting for the right fuel. Dr. Li’s research and advice will change the way you think about food and your health. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: http://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-250 Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. In this episode: 0:00 Introduction 4:06 What you get wrong when it comes to losing body fat 10:54 How to effectively lose weight while still enjoying food 19:28 ONE research-backed tool you need to finally shed some pounds 25:21 How to easily tune into your body’s signals to stop overeating 30:25 Dr Li’s 4-week meal plan built on 30 years of research 42:12 5 metabolism-boosting foods that help you burn fat 52:22 Yes, eating chocolate can be healthy—here’s how 55:13 The 4 foods to avoid in order to prioritize your health 1:08:42 After hearing this, you’ll never drink from a plastic water bottle again 1:16:01 How the #1 food and metabolism doctor approaches grocery shopping 1:15:15 3 simple lifestyle changes to unlock the power of your metabolism 1:30:29 Why loving your food is the key to loving your health — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah