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Michael Greger, MD, scours the world's scholarly literature on nutrition for the most interesting, groundbreaking and practical new research. His work at NutritionFacts.org and in How Not To Die features the latest science on nutrition and health to show how to treat and prevent disease Informationen zum Autor Michael Greger, MD, is a physician, bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety and public health issues. He runs the popular website NutritionFacts, a nonprofit, science-based public service providing free daily videos and articles on the latest in nutrition research. Dr Greger also proudly serves as the Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture at the Humane Society of the United States. Klappentext From the internationally renowned physician behind the hugely 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. In How Not to Die , Dr Michael Greger examines the top causes of premature death - heart disease, various cancers, diabetes and many more - and explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and surgical approaches, freeing us to live healthier lives. By following Dr Greger's advice, you will learn which foods to eat and which lifestyle changes to make in order to live longer. Do you have a history of prostate cancer in your family? Put down that glass of milk and add flaxseed to your diet whenever you can. High blood pressure? Hibiscus tea can work better than a leading hypertensive drug - and without the side effects. Worried about heart disease? 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. 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. 'A new way of looking at nutrition and health. Michael Greger shows people how to save their own lives' Rip Esselstyn, author of The Engine 2 Diet 'Finally a physician has pulled together the latest scientific studies on how to fight disease and prolong life. How Not to Die shows how the right nutrition prevents disease and transforms our genes so we can live healthier, longer. Empowering, groundbreaking, transformative work' Kathy Freston, author of Quantum Wellness and The Lean Vorwort Simple nutritional advice for beating the most common diseases and living longer. Zusammenfassung The International Bestseller 'Dr Michael Greger reveals the foods that will help you live longer' Daily Mail 'This book may help those who are susceptible to illnesses that can be prevented with proper nutrition' His Holiness the Dalai Lama 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 - including heart disease, breast cancer, prostate cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes - and reveals the astounding health benefits that simple dietary choices can provide. Based on the latest scientific research, How Not To Die examines each of the most common diseases 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. It also shares Dr Greger's 'Daily Dozen' - the twelve foods we should all eat every day to stay in the best of health. With emphasis on indivi...
