How Not to Die
From the physician behind the wildly popular website NutritionFacts.org, How Not to Die reveals the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of disease-related death. The simple truth is that most doctors are good at treating acute illnesses but bad at preventing chronic disease. The 15 leading causes of premature death -- illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's, high blood pressure, and others -- claim the lives of 1.6 million Americans annually. This doesn't have to be the case. By following Dr. Greger's advice, all of it backed up by strong scientific evidence, you will learn which foods to eat and which lifestyle changes to make to help prevent or fight these diseases and to live longer. In addition to showing what to eat to help treat the top 15 causes of death, How Not to Die includes Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen, a checklist of the foods and activities we should try to incorporate into our daily routines. Full of practical, actionable advice and surprising, cutting-edge nutritional science, these doctor's orders are just what we need to live longer, healthier lives. - Jacket flap.
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A physician walks readers through the leading causes of premature death and reviews the studies on the foods that move each risk up or down. The book ends with his Daily Dozen plant-forward checklist.
How Not to Die argues that whole-food, plant-based diets can prevent and reverse most leading causes of death, including heart disease, diabetes, and several cancers. Michael Greger reviews thousands of nutrition studies for general readers.
Michael Greger is a physician with a strong academic background, but his interpretation of nutrition research is more bullish on plant-based diets than the broader medical consensus. The underlying studies are real; the synthesis is opinionated.
How Not to Die was written by Michael Greger, published in 2015 by Pan Books.
How Not to Die is a standalone novel by Michael Greger, not part of a series.
How Not to Die is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from Amazon, Bookshop.org, ThriftBooks, and most major bookstores.