Dr. William Li

Kosterina Family,

Dr. Li truly elevates the concept of food as medicine, showing us how the right foods can profoundly impact our health and well-being. His deep expertise in nutrition aligns with our philosophy at Kosterina, where we believe in the transformative power of the Mediterranean diet, with extra virgin olive oil at its heart. We were blown away to see that he researches foods with the same rigor as pharmaceuticals. Like Dr. Li, we are passionate about the science-backed benefits of eating for health—and are excited to share his holistic approach as well as include his bestselling book alongside our high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil in our new Eat to Beat Disease Book Set.

"I grew up in a family where there was a great appreciation of food and traditions, and the city where I lived had a great cultural festival, bringing a celebration of foods from many countries, including Greece, Italy, and the Mediterranean. During a gap year after college, I went to Greece to learn more about food, culture, and health. I then became a physician and scientist dedicated to understanding how to conquer difficult diseases. And while new and better treatments are what every doctor seeks — I could never forget the importance of healthy food in the Mediterranean. So, I began to research foods from that region using the same rigorous scientific techniques that are used to research pharmaceuticals. To my great delight, the results exceeded my expectations. Foods like tomatoes, capers, oregano, lemons, and extra virgin olive oil all have properties that can support our body’s health defenses for prevention and amplify the benefits of medical treatments. Oh, and other healthy food traditions, such as Asian cuisine, have similar benefits. Food as medicine became my passion, and the immediacy of the knowledge about healthy food is what motivates me to get my message out to the world." - Dr. William Li