How Not to Die. Book Summary

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Dr. Michael Greger

What’s inside

How not to Die explores the role that diet plays in preventing and reversing chronic diseases. The book is written by Dr. Michael Greger, a physician and founder of NutritionFacts.org. It provides readers with a detailed plan to prevent and reverse the top 15 causes of premature death in America, including heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson’s, high blood pressure, and more.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the health benefits of a plant-based diet
  • Learning how to prevent and reverse chronic diseases
  • Gaining knowledge about the harm of processed and animal-based foods
  • Receiving practical advice on healthy daily nutrition

Key Points

  • Role of diet in disease prevention
  • Dangers of animal-based and processed foods
  • Benefits of plant-based diet
  • Importance of regular exercise
  • How to reverse chronic diseases with diet
  • Daily Dozen: foods to consume everyday
  • Practical guide to grocery shopping and meal planning

Who’s it For

  • Health enthusiasts
  • People dealing with chronic diseases
  • Vegetarians/Vegans
  • Nutritionists
  • People seeking lifestyle changes

About the author

Dr. Michael Greger is an internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. He runs the popular website NutritionFacts.org, a nonprofit, science-based public service providing free daily videos and articles on the latest in nutrition research.