Eat to Beat Your Diet summary

How many times have you heard a “slow metabolism” cited as the cause of weight gain or obesity? Probably more than once or twice. But here’s the kicker: we’re all born with the same metabolism. Increased body fat isn’t the result of slow metabolism; increased body fat results in slow metabolism. 

As we discovered in the last section, you don’t have to lose ridiculous amounts of body fat to improve your health – and get your metabolism back on track. That said, it does matter how you lose it. 

As an internationally renowned physician, Dr. Li is frequently asked what diet he follows. His answer? He doesn’t adhere to one. Instead, he’s crafted an approach – a lifestyle – he calls the MediterAsian Way.

Asia and the Mediterranean are home to three of the world’s five Blue Zones, which are areas of remarkable health and longevity. These three Eurasian regions are Sardinia in Italy, Ikaria in Greece, and Okinawa in Japan. 

For many of us, food shopping is a hassle we endure for survival. But food shopping while also committing to burning body fat and boosting our metabolism? No wonder celebrities hire people to do this for them!

Fortunately, eating the MediterAsian Way isn’t hard. That said, you do need to know what you’re looking for. Most items on Dr. Li’s list of 150 foods, drinks, and condiments can be found in your local supermarket – but check out farmer's markets, Asian grocers, or online stores to supplement your search. 

Here’s where the real magic happens: putting it all together in Dr. Li’s Eat to Beat Protocol. 

Rather than a restrictive set of rules, take Dr. Li’s protocol as a gentle guide. Ultimately, you know you best. Only you know what foods you like and dislike, which foods make you feel great or lousy, and the nuances of your life commitments and demands. 

You picked this Blink to better understand how your diet can be harnessed to improve your long-term health and happiness. Hopefully, armed with science-backed principles and protocols, you now feel empowered to make this a reality. 

But before we let you loose, we’d be remiss not to briefly mention three other factors that considerably impact your well-being: sleep, physical activity, and stress management. 

You can eat your way to weight loss, a thriving body, and a longer life span – all while continuing to enjoy many of the foods and recipes you know and love. 

By understanding how fat and metabolism are influenced by your dietary and environmental choices, you can start harnessing the incredible innate brilliance of Mother Nature today.