New York Times Bestseller "This book may help those who are susceptible to illnesses that
can be prevented." -His Holiness the Dalai Lama "Absolutely the best book I've read on
nutrition and diet" -Dan Buettner author of The Blue Zones Solution From the physician
behind the wildly popular Nutrition Facts website How Not to Die reveals the groundbreaking
scientific evidence behind the only diet that can help prevent and reverse many of the causes
of disease-related death. In How Not to Die Dr. Michael Greger the
internationally-renowned nutrition expert physician and founder of NutritionFacts.org
examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America--heart disease various cancers
diabetes Parkinson's high blood pressure and more--and explains how nutritional and
lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and
surgical approaches to help prevent and reverse these diseases freeing us to live healthier
lives. The simple truth is that most doctors are good at treating acute illnesses but bad at
preventing chronic disease. The fifteen 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 evidence you will learn which foods to eat and which
lifestyle changes to make to live longer. History of prostate cancer in your family? Put down
that glass of milk and add flaxseed to your diet whenever you can. Have high blood pressure?
Hibiscus tea can work better than a leading hypertensive drug-and without the side effects.
Fighting off liver disease? Drinking coffee can reduce liver inflammation. Battling breast
cancer? Consuming soy is associated with prolonged survival. Worried about heart disease (the
number 1 killer in the United States)? Switch to a whole-food plant-based diet which has been
repeatedly shown not just to prevent the disease but often stop it in its tracks. In addition
to showing what to eat to help treat the top fifteen causes of death How Not to Die includes
Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen -a checklist of the twelve foods we should consume every day.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.
