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Flatiron Books (2015), Edition: 1, 576 pages
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The vast majority of premature deaths can be prevented through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. Physician Michael Greger examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America -- heart disease, 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, 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. 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.
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LibraryThing member jpsnow
What I liked most about this book is the extensive research on which it is based. The 400 pages are backed by another 100 pages of footnotes, and Gregor’s team surveys the full set of academic journals for annual updates to their guidance. This book is divided into two sections. The first set of
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chapters are about preventative diets oriented to each of several diseases and ailments, such as heart disease, cancer, and suicidal depression. The later chapters summarize the Daily Dozen foods Gregor recommends. This big tome is full of more guidance and competing risks than one can digest in a single reading. Show Less
LibraryThing member Neale
This book delivers - you learn what the science has to offer for the common causes of death and then some strategies to implement a better diet in your life.
I have been a fan of his website and this book did not disappoint. If you like his website you will love the book.
I have also been vegan for
I have been a fan of his website and this book did not disappoint. If you like his website you will love the book.
I have also been vegan for
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over 10 years, so this book was preaching to the converted. Show Less
LibraryThing member jepeters333
From the physician behind the wildly popular web site 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. The simple truth is that most doctors are good at treating acute
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illnesses but bad at preventing chronic disease. The fifteen leading causes of premature death - illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, high blood pressure, and others - claim the lives o 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 help prevent or fight these diseases and to live longer. Show Less
LibraryThing member realbigcat
I don't rate many books five stars but How Not to Die by Dr. Michael Gregor is well written and researched that I find it a fantastic source for information on the benefits of a plant based diet. Dr Gerber begins by delving deeply into each major disease causing factor for death with extensive
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facts on the causes and how a plant based diet can impact that disease. He points out with great detail the foods that are scientifically proven to prevent and in many cases cure or reverse the disease. The first 15 chapters of the book pick specifics like heart, lung, brain, liver, kidney and more diseases. He also looks at an array of specific cancers like lung, breast, blood, prostate and more. He follows this up with all the research on specific foods and all the nutritional benefits, how to use them, prepare them and where to get them. He calls it his daily dozen. This is a large book and about one-third is dedicated just to the notes for the extensive research. I believe I may have used an entire highlighter just on this book alone. It will be a staple reference in my health library and I would highly recommend for anyone interested in their health and wellbeing. Show Less
LibraryThing member knightlight777
Reading this book and following all or at least some of the strong advise given would definitely save or extend life for many including yourself. Dr. Greger is quite persuasive and to the point about how diet is nearly everything when it comes to health and longevity. Yes it helps to have good
On the flip side Dr. Greger also harbors his biases and agenda and that is clearly in favor of vegetarianism. Some of his claims seem to be based on test results with debatable significance I found in doing my own research into him and criticism. Yet having said that I was convinced enough on many of the points he made do re-examine my own dietary habits and make some changes. It my not ultimately extend by life span but it makes sense to takes preventive steps when it comes well being and that message hit home with me.
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genes but even with that asset many squander their good fortune by what they put in their mouth daily. That is the central message in the book and he backs up his claims with solid evidence.On the flip side Dr. Greger also harbors his biases and agenda and that is clearly in favor of vegetarianism. Some of his claims seem to be based on test results with debatable significance I found in doing my own research into him and criticism. Yet having said that I was convinced enough on many of the points he made do re-examine my own dietary habits and make some changes. It my not ultimately extend by life span but it makes sense to takes preventive steps when it comes well being and that message hit home with me.
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LibraryThing member bkinetic
In all his work Dr. Michael Greger takes basic research in nutrition, much of it difficult to interpret, and presents it to his readers in a clear and understandable form. This approach is what differentiates him from so many other diet- and nutrition-book authors, who lack a thorough command of
Some of the other reviews describe his positions as biased, but I was baffled at this. His prescriptions for good health are all based on specific studies and meta-analyses that support his recommendations. He cites these studies in building his case. So his approach is evidence-based. He does advocate a vegan diet, based on the research he cites, which is going to be difficult for many people to accept because this runs counter to traditional dietary practices.
We live in an era in which powerful processed food producers and pharmaceutical companies control media outlets and the diet recommendations governments issue, all in the interests of boosting corporate profits at the expense of human health. It is encouraging to see Dr. Greger oppose this trend simply by advocating what the research literature is telling us.
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the nutritional data. He writes with humour and flair as well. Some of the other reviews describe his positions as biased, but I was baffled at this. His prescriptions for good health are all based on specific studies and meta-analyses that support his recommendations. He cites these studies in building his case. So his approach is evidence-based. He does advocate a vegan diet, based on the research he cites, which is going to be difficult for many people to accept because this runs counter to traditional dietary practices.
We live in an era in which powerful processed food producers and pharmaceutical companies control media outlets and the diet recommendations governments issue, all in the interests of boosting corporate profits at the expense of human health. It is encouraging to see Dr. Greger oppose this trend simply by advocating what the research literature is telling us.
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LibraryThing member TheYodamom
Very interesting read. I read part one a month or so ago. The first part was filled with stories of bad health gotten better with diet changes, tests, studies and lies told to us by the media, publishers and officials.
There is almost a nagging about vegan/vegetarian life style. Every health issue
Part two is short but a direct hit. Amazing food advice, a quick daily dozen checklist idea. Fast simple ways to ad these super foods into your daily diet. There are some recipes, I tried the Caesar salad variation and it was fabulous.
I have to give it a huge 5 stars plus. This is a book I would buy for my family and friends.
There is almost a nagging about vegan/vegetarian life style. Every health issue
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comes down to eat veggies, fruit, nuts beans. Every chapter, ends this way. It felt drilled, maybe because I'm already a vegetarian it nagged me more than I needed to hear ? I did learn a lot of new things from part one, there is a huge wealth of information on diseases and prevention. I loved it even with the nagging issue.Part two is short but a direct hit. Amazing food advice, a quick daily dozen checklist idea. Fast simple ways to ad these super foods into your daily diet. There are some recipes, I tried the Caesar salad variation and it was fabulous.
I have to give it a huge 5 stars plus. This is a book I would buy for my family and friends.
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LibraryThing member marquis784
Direct and Informative
This book addresses the need for increased plant based foods in the American diet. Scientifically based with practical suggestions for improving ones health through nutrition. The premise being that most health problems could possibly be prevented with proper attention to
This book addresses the need for increased plant based foods in the American diet. Scientifically based with practical suggestions for improving ones health through nutrition. The premise being that most health problems could possibly be prevented with proper attention to
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diet. The book is arranged to specifically address common health concerns and how preventative medicine has had a tremendous impact. Show Less
LibraryThing member donblanco
I go back and forth on this book. The problem isn't Dr. Grieger. The problem is the reliance on peer-reviewed studies. Given my own research into problems with replication, plus politics, plus funding, I'm not nearly so enamored with the world of research studies as I used to be. And unless you
I think the best approach to this book (and his web site) is to treat it all as self-experimentation. He mostly deals with food products that are known and safe, so adding them to your diet is extremely unlikely to do any harm. Just don't fall into the trap of believing that a specific set of things will definitely prevent all the bad things in life.
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truly dig in to studies, analyzing their methodology, their use of statistics, etc. you will never be able to know *for sure* if the results advertised are accurate. I think the best approach to this book (and his web site) is to treat it all as self-experimentation. He mostly deals with food products that are known and safe, so adding them to your diet is extremely unlikely to do any harm. Just don't fall into the trap of believing that a specific set of things will definitely prevent all the bad things in life.
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LibraryThing member amcheri
Accessible and super informative. Science heavy and interesting. If you have any interest in how what you put into your body does and what we really need and should avoid, give this one a shot.
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English
Physical description
576 p.; 9.45 inches
ISBN
1250066115 / 9781250066114