How Not to Die
Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
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Publisher Description
Simple nutritional advice for beating the most common diseases and living longer.
"The primary determinant of our health and well-being is what we eat and how we live. In this extraordinary and empowering book, Dr. Michael Greger explains why. Highly recommended."
Dean Ornish, M.D., author of The Spectrum
Why rely on drugs and surgery to cure you of life-threatening disease when the right decisions can prevent you from falling ill to begin with?
How Not To Die gives effective, scientifically-proven nutritional advice to prevent our biggest killers - heart disease, breast cancer, prostate cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes - revealing the astounding health benefits that simple dietary choices can provide.
Based on the very latest scientific research, How Not To Die examines each of the most common diseases, chapter by chapter, to reveal what, how and why different foods affect us and how increasing our consumption of certain foods and avoiding others can dramatically reduce our risk of falling sick and even reverse the effects of disease.
PRAISE FOR HOW NOT TO DIE
"Michael Greger shows people how to save their own lives." Rip Esselstyn, author of The Engine 2 Diet
"An absolute rhapsody of informational wisdom on how to achieve a life of health and longevity without disease." Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. M.D., author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease
"The best book I've read on nutrition and diet." Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones Solution
"How Not To Die is one of the most important books on health ever written." John Mackay, CEO of Whole Foods Markets
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Physician Greger tackles 15 major diseases (including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease) one by one, presenting a wealth of research to shore up his assertion that most of these ailments can be prevented by diet and lifestyle choices. Readers familiar with Greger's website, NutritionFacts.org, won't be surprised by his claim that nutrition is the key. Beginning with heart disease, the number-one killer in the U.S., Greger, an avid proponent of a whole-food, plant-based diet, runs through the statistics to demonstrate the importance of food choices. He points out, for instance, that in rural China and Africa, where heart disease rates are low, a plant-based diet is the norm, but in the U.S., where fatty meats and junk foods are staples even in childhood, atherosclerosis sets in early on. Along with discouraging observations about "the Standard American Diet," Greger serves up practical dietary suggestions. He urges readers to take charge of their health, and faults the medical profession for neglecting the significance of nutrition. This evidence-based guide unpacks information useful to carnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike, making a strong case for the healing power of food.
Customer Reviews
Thank you
Thank you Dr Greger for giving me & my family the power to take control of our lives. To be able to live a painful & high quality life. Please continue your amazing work on nutritionfacts.org!
A life changing book
I read this book from cover to cover in a day. So easy to read. A friendly tone that makes you feel like you are having a conversation. Today is the day to begin fresh, whole and unprocessed. Thank you.