From the doctor behind world-renowned website NutritionFacts.org, How Not to Die provides evidence of the groundbreaking nature behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of disease-related death.In his new book,
How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease, Dr. Michael Greger examines the 15 leading causes of death in America – such as heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson’s, and high blood pressure – and explains how diet and lifestyle can sometimes trump prescription pills or surgery.
The simple truth is that most doctors are good at treating acute illnesses but bad at preventing chronic diseases. The 15 leading causes of death 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 data, you will learn what foods to eat and which lifestyle changes to make to live longer.
You should avoid putting milk and dairy products in your diet if you have a family history of prostate cancer. Instead, replace them with foods that are rich in healthy fats, like flaxseeds or avocados. If you have high blood pressure,
you may want to switch to hibiscus tea instead of potentially harmful drugs. Drinking coffee can improve liver function and reduce inflammation.
Soy products have been shown to protect against breast cancer. Eating whole-foods and plant-based diets can help reduce your risk of heart disease, which is the most common cause of death in the United States.
Other than suggesting what to eat and avoid in order to help prevent the top 15 causes of death, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers, How Not to Die also includes Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen – a list of 12 healthy foods that we need to consume every day. Full of practical, actionable advice and unsurprising cutting-edge nutritional science, these doctor’s orders are just what we need to live longer and healthier lives.
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