My Top High-Protein Foods for Longevity Recommended by Dr. William Li
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The Best Proteins for Longevity & Strength (Science-Backed Tips!)
Did you know that losing muscle as you age can shorten your lifespan? The good news: the right proteins-paired with movement-can help you stay strong, independent, and thriving for years to come.
In this video, I’m breaking down the best sources of protein for longevity-from seafood and meat to beans and nuts-so you can make smart, sustainable choices. No gimmicks, just real science on what works.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
✔️ How much protein your body actually needs at different ages
✔️ The truth about muscle loss (and how to prevent it)
✔️ The best animal-based proteins for longevity (beyond just red meat)
✔️ The best plant-based proteins (that also support gut health!)
✔️ Why omega-3s in fish can help you burn fat and lower inflammation
✔️ A Harvard-backed study on how eating more plant protein lowers the risk of early death
✔️ Easy cooking tips to add more protein to your diet
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He says: 1. meat (not too much). 2. salmon, cod. shellfish 3. beans, especially lentils 4. tree nuts and seeds 5. tofu, edamame, natto, soy milk 6. quinoa. Plant protein better for longevity.
Thank you!
Thank you for summarizing.
Thanks a lot.
Thank you!
He is so repetitive
I absolutely love the content of your videos. I am extremely active, not over weight, good blood pressure. It seems to drive my primary physician nuts that I don't "exercise". When I explain that I cut the lawn, garden, walk the dog etc, she still seems to want to hear that I go to a gym. I love that you put value on staying active.
Longevity: - (1) Your Parents: Good Genes (sux, you do not control, cards you are dealt with - (2) Don't overcomplicate food. All in moderation, balance. However, cut down carb intake, Low Carb and Eat Less, portion size. - (3) Exercise more, move! Just Do It. - (4) Relax. reduce stress, learn to let go, put things into perspective (not money, not power, but contentment, inner happiness), Sleep enough. - (5) Enjoy Life, Do Fun Stuff.
Thanks greats advice. Perhaps meditation and time in nature could be added to your list.
So true 😊 Nice compilation. ❤
Very good and practical advice, thanks.
As always Dr Lee, you keep giving us the best of the best information for our health. I have followed you from day one and lost a whopping 45 pounds! Learned about better foods and fitness. Listen, learn , and apply. Life is so much better with you in it.
Thank you Dr. Li! Exact information especially for seniors like myself. Women and the bone issue is a HUGE problem.
May God bless you dr. Li , ❤
Thank you Dr. Li. Awesome as always
Thanks Dr. Li! 👌👍
Longevity is magic word, exercise, plant food, mental exercise,gut health, no smoking, very little drinking alcohol and good sleep ✅
Be thankful , and stop the negative ❤😮
Great info. You touched every thing I needed to know regarding protein.Thanks😊😊😊
Thank you, Dr. Li for another wonderful video. I used to love food but not anymore. In fact, i get stressed out when it comes to food. I have mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) in the gut and this causes me to be sensitive to any kind of meat and seafood. For that reason, i changed my diet to whole food plant based but I found out I'm also sensitive to any sea vegetables legumes, tofu, seeds and nuts. These are the main sources of my protein and I can't consume them freely. I can only consume very small amount otherwise I get too itchy and inflammation buildup. I no longer have joy in food. The worst part is I'm always hungry because I don't feel satiated.
Dr. Li, please do a video on MCAS.
thank you, Doc.
especially for the plant protein info.
What about *wild plants* too? Many with top quality nutrients.
I'll NEVER be happy eating animals, most of em capable of friendship, same as dogs and cats. All you taught me, was not difficult, very clearly explained. Thanks again. Id like to encourage healthy eating for everyone.
Love your videos Dr Li. 🙏🙏
Thank you doc! Ive learned so many delicious and nutritious ways to prepare food! Roasted collards..Roasted nut mix..black beans and brown rice!❤
Thanks Dr Li,
For all the fantastic information you continue, to educate
us. You are definitely a blessing ❤
Thanks Again 🥰
Dr. Li, What can you say about, chestnuts? Is it also good source of protein? Good to eat? It is a only nut with Vit. C.
Thank you so much Dr Li !! ♥️
Thank you for all these videos
This is goood advice, ❤ thank u Dr. Li
Thank you for educating us!! Interesting and nutritious & tasty too!! ❤
Thank you so much. I would love some advice on hashimotos diet with regards to avoiding a lot of these foods pls.
Wow.. Thank you for your free resources! Glad to tap into that knowledge.. Be blessed. 29:29
Yes, my granddaughter doesn't eat much meat either so trying to learn more of what she will eat for good protein.
Please put chapter/subject markers
Thanks! What about cheese and eggs?
Thank you Dr Li. I enjoy your videos
Thank You. As a vegan, love to hear more vegan options.
Greens! On a calorie basis... broccoli has as much protein as steak. Ask a muscular 500 lb gorilla or 5,000 lb bull elephant what they eat for protein!
Thank you doctor 😊
Are organic canned beans and lentils just as good for you?
Great sharing ❤
Thank you doctor.
Do you recommend taking creatine supplement powder with protein powder?
I fry salmon and cod fish with olive oil, and not really overcooking it. So, I’m not doing it right?
Thank you!
Unfortunately one cant eat salmon anymore as its almost impossible to find salmon which is not farmed.
Thank you fantastic as always
Dr Li, can you talk about pityriasis lichenoides? What is the cause and is there no cure? 😢 Thank you so much 😢🙏🏻💖
Might be a side effect of biologics treatment. Try cold pressed coconut oil application externally
Thanks! I make a Mediterranean chickpea soup and have some leftover now.
I use organic soy milk in my coffee these days.
kan you please talk about sugar replacement erithritol , alleulose ex.
He did. No good. They hijack/disrupt our natural gut. Use natural sugars.
I love this video!
Great advice !
I will note it for my relatives to refer to.
I wish Dr Li would address the carnivorous diet. How come the people who eat meat only don't get constipated and they say that they lose weight. How is this possible??? I get constipated if I go one day without plant based fibre!? Please explain!
What about people with thyroid problems. Been told not to eat anything with soybeans.
Wish I could eat beans but I have ibs and beans kill my stomach!
My opinion as we are human being, we need animal protein more than plant protein. What I have learnt from most doctors and nutritionist, any kind of animal protein is more bioavailable to be absorbed and used by the human body.
That's right. This is just his opinion. Others site great studies showing Animal protein is better. Who knows.
More highly digestible
Thank you
He says meat (limit red meat) beef, chicken, pork seafood, salmon, cod has omega 3, salmon has 5 times more omega 3 as cod.. plants: beans, legumes, tree nuts, seeds like pumpkin, sesame, etc, ..a study with people who eat plant proteins have lower risk of premature death by 5%… by shifting diet 3% from animals to plants resulted in 10% decrease in death for men and women. Plants have polyphenols, increase stem cells and gut health, lower inflammation and better immunity ..Top choices beans, (tofu and soy foods, natto for phytoestrogen, edamame, tofu skins, soy beans for less cancer, soy milk better than dairy which traps polyphenols) quinoa, lentils are high fiber, good protein, seafood shellfish for omega 3, help stem cells, peptides for wound healing. DON’T fry foods. DON’T overeat.
Summary: beans and lentils, tofu and soy, quinoa, fish and shell fish, nuts and seeds, …he left out mushrooms and seaweeds.
After age 40 stay active, exercise, add protein to avoid muscle mass
What drinking protein drinks? Can they be a good choice to add protein to your diet?
My area doesn’t have the nice Asian markets and the grocery stores do not carry much in the way of soy. Currently I do have lentils, quinoa and mung beans I struggle to find tasty ways to serve
Soya milk in India isn't good quality so whar should I see on nutritional chart
Seniors are also told we need dairy food for bones thank you Dr li
Am going to gymnastics twice week I've joined dr William
Al I eat is 2 slice protein bread a day and plenty veg and fruit dr William
That makes ....40 g of protein...... ?!?! Fruit has n o protein.......
One reason variety is important, our body doesn’t process “protein”. We process amino acids (found in all foods) and convert them into protein.
When we eat complete animal protein, our bodies have to break it down (protein catabolism).
We don’t get protein just by eating protein. Just as we don’t get collagen by consuming collagen. Our bodies make our own by consuming a large variety of amino acids.
Nonsense. Plant proteins are also complete. Reported for misinfornation.
@@JakeRichardsong I never said they didn’t. Just pointing out that the reference to meat as protein is misleading, as eating complete proteins isn’t the key. The key is consuming a variety of amino acids (which are found predominantly in plants). Reported for harassment 😅
❤Thanks
Dr? Re: soy milk? I once heard that it is bad for us unless it is organic? Is this NOT true any longer?
I would still go organic, though I avoid soy altogether
I’m surprised you didn’t mention choosing organic and not GMO products. Almost all soybean products are GMO and one needs to buy only organic soy products. Why didn’t you mention that?
🎈🎈🥗🥗Good point!
He assumes organic if you follow him.
I love your chanel
Just drink a shot of a good extra virgin olive oil that is green and peppery tasting. Thank you Dr Li. You need to be an advisor to RFK Jr assuming he's going to be Secretary of HHS. Americans and children must become better educated to eat Healthy for good nutrition, reduce obesity, diabetes and chronic illnesses. So reduce all the ultraprocessed foods full of sugar, preservatives, etc.
Thank you Dr Li. We need you to help Americans become healthier.
I just bought Kosterina EVOO. I've not tried it yet!
I really enjoy listening to you and implementing your advice into my eating program.
I am surprised that you recommend shellfish even though it has high protein It's a bottom dweller with lots of toxins.
1 cup cooked or uncooked lentils give you 18 grams of protein?
Eggs!!! Very high in protein, lutein for the eyes. Sardines very high in Vit D and omega 3.
Many people allergic to nuts.
Thought soy is not good for people with hypothyroid disorders.
The mentioned legumes are usual for me, but I don't have a good relationship with fish. Sorry 😊🫶
You can work on it and change. Imagine that.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Dr Lee
Check out Rainbow Plant Life by Nisha Vora - She has wonderful videos of plant based recipes and explains things like cooking techniques and spices. (ps - the "rainbow" in her title just means colorful😄).
My favorite food channel! 🎉
Thank you so much for suggesting this chanel❤
What is Keedawa? Lentils, soy, legumes. But how do you spell protein, Keedawa?
Quinoa-a grain domesticated by Native People in the Andes Mountains in South America.
I’m 70 but when I upped my protein my kidney function went down
chlorella?
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Specious information given with supposed laboratory research
Exercise like a body builder??? 😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Sorry but your Lip smacking drives me crazy! I really appreciate the information you provide but listening to your podcasts with the constant lip smacking is VERY DISTRACTING!!!!
Thank you doctor.