Book Highlight 3: The Five Defense Systems That Keep Us Healthy.
Dr. Li explores the five defense systems that our bodies use to fight disease. He explains how our diet can activate these systems and help us stay healthy.
The five defense systems are:
1. Immunity
2. Regeneration
3. Microbiome
4. Angiogenesis
5. DNA protection
Dr. Li provides an overview of each of these systems and notes how they work together to keep our bodies healthy. He then goes into detail about how our diet can activate each of these systems. For example, he notes that incorporating foods high in vitamin C and zinc can boost our immune system, while consuming phytonutrient-rich foods can activate our body’s natural regeneration processes.
Dr. Li also discusses the importance of a healthy gut microbiome, noting that imbalances in gut bacteria can lead to inflammation and disease. He explains how certain foods, such as fermented foods and prebiotic-rich foods, can help promote a healthy gut microbiome.
Additionally, Dr. Li explores the role of angiogenesis in our defense systems. He notes that by incorporating angiogenesis-promoting foods into our diet, we can promote the growth of healthy blood vessels and improve our body’s ability to fight disease.
Finally, Dr. Li discusses the importance of DNA protection and the role of antioxidants in this process. He explains how certain foods, such as blueberries and dark chocolate, can help protect our DNA from damage caused by free radicals.
Overall, this chapter Highlight provides a comprehensive overview of the five defense systems that keep us healthy and the ways in which our diet can activate these systems. Dr. Li provides practical tips for incorporating immune-boosting, regeneration-promoting, microbiome-supporting, angiogenesis-promoting, and DNA-protecting foods into our diet.
