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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.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flatiron Books; 1st edition (December 8, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250066115
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250066114
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.75 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.55 x 1.7 x 9.55 inches
Reviewer: Sheltopia
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: An upbeat book about a seriously life-saving subject: Eating more fruit
Review: Excellent. Excellent. Read this book and prepare to fall in love with fruits and vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and whole grains. Love spices: turmeric, cinnamon, oregano, cumin, cardamom, saffron. How could you not?"You should eat more fruits and vegetables as if your life depended on it, because maybe it does," writes Dr. Michael Greger.And not just a few more — a lot!In How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease, Dr. Greger dives into nutrition science providing overwhelming compelling evidence for food as medicine. He takes the reader through numerous well-conducted scientific studies that show how foods nourish and protect us. He points the eater to foods (like flaxseeds) proven to be more powerful and beneficial than medicine — if only we will eat to live.Dr. Greger became interested in nutrition science because of his grandmother, Frances. She was put on hospice due to a heart condition and told there was nothing more doctors could do. Instead of dying, his grandmother found Nathan Pritikin, changed her diet and lived 31 years longer. She was featured in Pritikin's biography: Pritikin: The Man Who Healed America's Heart.Greger was inspired to study medicine, became interested in nutrition science and changed his own diet after reading Dr. Dean Ornish's 1990 landmark Lifestyle Heart Trial study which showed how heart disease could be reversed with a plant-based diet and other lifestyle changes (no drugs, no surgery).Greger repeatedly points out that a whole-foods, plant-based diet can prevent and reverse heart disease — and he doesn't stop there. In part one of the book, Greger goes through the 15 leading causes of death and systematically shows how a plant-based diet may prevent or even reverse each of these ills."It turns out a more plant-based diet may help prevent, treat, or reverse every single one of our fifteen leading causes of death," he writes.He makes the case that there's an opportunity cost to food. At every meal, we can choose lifesaving nourishment, which builds our strength and resilience — or we can eat junk. Eating is about so much more than satisfying a craving or indulging a taste — it's about truly satiating hunger and sustaining and fortifying our bodies.Dr. Greger takes issue with silent doctors and watered down dietary guidelines. Rather than assuming what people can or can't do, Greger recommends providing people with the evidence and letting them make their own choices about their health, "First, it shouldn't matter what I or anyone else eats, says or does. The science is the science.""That one unifying diet found to best prevent and treat many of these chronic diseases is a whole-food, plant-based diet, defined as an eating pattern that encourages the consumption of unrefined plant foods and discourages meats, dairy products, eggs, and processed foods. In this book(How Not to Die), I don't advocate for a vegetarian diet or a vegan diet. I advocate for an evidence-based diet, and the best available balance of science suggests that the more whole plant foods we eat, the better—both to reap their nutritional benefits and to displace the less healthful options."How Not to Die reads a lot like The China Study to start. It systematically goes through a bunch of horrible, chronic diseases and presents scientific studies, which conclude that the disease is preventable with a plant-based diet. It becomes a familiar refrain — and increasingly frustrating.Why is this not more widely known and practiced? Dr. Greger has been talking about plant-based diets and food as medicine for 25 years (and he's certainly not a lone voice in the wilderness - see pairs well with below). Still, when the International Agency for Research on Cancer (22 experts from 10 countries) of the World Health Organization, after considering more than 800 studies on cancer in humans, showed a causal link between processed meat and colorectal cancer and declared bacon a known carcinogen and red meat a probable carcinogen, people who would on any other day say, "F* cancer!" were suddenly defending it. Eating death and suffering— for the love of bacon! How bizarre.What if there is already a cure?"Diets that revolve around whole plant foods — vegetables, whole grains, fruits and beans—cut the risk of many cancers, and other diseases as well." — American Institute for Cancer ResearchDr. Greger points out that agribusiness is big business and that U.S. dietary recommendations are mixed in with the Department of Agriculture's goals of promoting consumption. There is money to be made in processed foods, whereas watermelons, sweet potatoes, kale and turmeric are inexpensive health solutions.Then, people claim they would not enjoy life if they had to give up certain foods. Again, Dr. Greger looks to the science. On the contrary, studies show people feel better and enjoy eating plant-based diets. For diabetic patients, for example, a plant-based diet is less restrictive, easier to follow and more enjoyable than other options. It's a particularly great choice for people who love to eat. Following a plant-based lifestyle, you are encouraged to eat a lot of healthy, tasty, colorful, flavorful foods at every meal.Despite the sad state of the average American diet today, How Not to Die remains upbeat. Throughout the book, Greger amply employs wit, humor and silly puns (my favorite of which is "Them's some block-rockin' beets!" in reference to the benefits of beets for athletic performance.).The second part of How Not to Die talks about how to make those food choices — it's about eating a lot of certain fruits, vegetables, legumes and spices every day. Dr. Greger talks about his favorites and how much to eat. Again, lots!"One of their (World Cancer Research Fund) summary cancer-prevention recommendations is to eat whole grains and/or legumes (beans, split peas, chickpeas, or lentils) with every meal. Not every week or every day. Every meal!"To be clear, How Not to Die is not a book about immortality. It is a book about preventative medicine and living well — how not to die prematurely and how not to suffer from chronic disease.As the president of the American College of Cardiology, Kim Williams, MD said in advocating for and adopting a plant-based diet as written in "Heal Thyself," in the University of Chicago Magazine (Jan./Feb/ 2015), "Unlike those who find enjoyment or comfort even in foods they know are unhealthy, Williams takes solace in the belief that, with each bite, he’s doing no harm. 'I don’t mind dying,' he says, 'I just don’t want it to be my fault.'"The book ends on a sweet and loving note as Dr. Greger acknowledges the transience of life: "And we need to make each day count by filling is with fresh air, laughter, and love—love for ourselves, for others, and for whatever we are doing with our one precious life."

Reviewer: AnAmazonCustomer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: After watching friends and family suffer and even die...I wish this book had been around
Review: I placed an order for this book back in September; rarely do I wait three months for a book to come out...especially a non-fiction health related topic but after reading a couple of advanced chapters (available for free via a web search), this was at the top of my list for upcoming released books. Greger is not only a highly readable author but goes to great lengths to provide the science behind the information...something sorely missing among many other health and fitness guru's. Professionally, my Phd was in closely related topic so I might tend to be a bit more critical than the average reader...on the other hand, my interest in this book is purely personal.As a mature but active couple, we try to eat right and stay fit but but after a serious illness and subsequent hospitalization and health scare, felt the need to really sort out the hype from the hope. There are few things more sobering than a diagnosis of a serious illness - and very few things more frightening than trying to make healthcare decisions for your loved one while dealing with conflicting information. Fortunately the initial diagnosis was wrong - but that scare started us down a path toward building up our health to the greatest extent possible starting with food and exercise. Of course, as everyone knows, there is a great deal of conflicting information out there. As a college instructor and writer, there are few things I appreciate more than ample references and well researched data...and that is what truly sets this author apart from the competition. Now, unlike a lot of readers, I found this book on pre-order before finding the actual authors blogs/other writings. However, after ordering the book in Sept, I've since watched or read many of his video blogs and other information...by and large, he puts out easy to understand, well documented snippets that are both informative and interesting. This book follows that plan of action but with greater depth and insight into the "do's" and "donts" of good health.The author starts out by way of personal explanation of how he became interested in nutrition during medical school - a topic that we have since learned, most physicians are ill prepared to deal with or even overtly hostile toward. The book is divided into the "Why" and "how" beginning with how diet prevents, treats and reverse many common conditions and then going into the how of healthy eating. Now, make no mistake about it, this is not going to cover every topic or condition...especially very elusive or rare ones. On the other hand, readers could spend weeks or even months tracking down much of this information on their own. Even if you have access to research publications and academic databases, locating the specifics is time consuming. Instead, this author has done the leg work for you...he's found the research, compared the results, studied the outcomes and narrows down the information into useful nuggets of what to do and what not to do. Each chapter is basically a different commonly encountered condition such as Heart Disease, Lung Cancer, Diabetes etc...Additional information on the role - and conflicts - inherent to big pharma and even big medicine - are scattered throughout this book. Corporate influence on everything from the ADA to the FDA is mentioned but falls short of adopting the all to common conspiracy theory. Instead, this is a realistic observation on the potential influences and bias inherent in the current system as with lung cancer and the associated cover-up of the risk of tobacco. Sadly, many such health risks are still alive and well today yet not out in the open...vigilance is required to maintain one's own health.Now, this book is not perfect...there are many areas where much more information could have been included. However, for the sake of clarity and consistency, not every topic can be covered in depth. This is more of a "biggest bang for your buck" approach where some of the leading bits of information for the most commonly encountered conditions are provided...it's a "big picture" approach. At our age, we know people who are actively fighting cancers, lung disease, heart disease and more...sadly, we also know far too many people who have already lost that battle. If adding a bit of turmeric and exercise to the diet of my in-laws...who have now had three family members pass away from colon cancer...would save someone then it is a small price to pay. Or what about switching to a plant based die to help alleviate the pain of arthritis and fibromyalgia suffered by another family member for years? Still another who was able to eliminate the toxic effects of steroids and other drugs via diet and exercise for treating a long term autoimmune disorder and yet another able to avoid heart ablation by adding potassium, magnesium and other minerals to the diet to help regulate heart rhythm. The tragic reality is that each of these people were never told about these options by their physicians.Bottom line - this book is not a cure all nor will it fix everything or every body but it does provide a terrific overview of how to prevent, treat and sometimes reverse many of the most commonly encountered conditions. Chances are you know and love someone who is actively suffering from one or more of these conditions - this book provides clear, concise and relevant information in an easy to read format - backed by the research and science. For those who normally do their own research, this saves a huge amount of time and effort while still providing access to relevant followup resources. For those who just want to get results as soon as possible, skip ahead to the most relevant chapters. For those who are watching as someone suffers...give them this as a gift. All in all, well worth the time and effort to read.

Reviewer: Maurice
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I'm suffering from heart disease, partly due to genetics, partly diet.3/4 of way through book, picked just the health issues I have: Heart disease, Prostate, Lung. well written.Essentially it's a treatise on switching diet to plant based and avoiding animal meat and all dairy.

Reviewer: Neele Daub
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Das Buch ist ein inspirierendes Buch, das einen tiefen Einblick in die Kraft einer gesunden Ernährung bietet. Dr. Michael Greger präsentiert auf wissenschaftlicher Grundlage eine Fülle von Informationen über die Auswirkungen von Lebensmitteln auf unsere Gesundheit und Lebenserwartung. Seine klare und verständliche Schreibweise macht komplexe medizinische Konzepte zugänglich und motiviert dazu, bewusste Ernährungsentscheidungen zu treffen. Dieses Buch hat mein Verständnis für die Bedeutung einer pflanzlichen Ernährung für die Prävention und Umkehrung von Krankheiten vertieft und mich dazu inspiriert, positive Veränderungen in meiner Lebensweise vorzunehmen.

Reviewer: moruzzo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Le livre est hyper intéressant mais il est en anglais.Cela dit, si je le fais ,vous pouvez le faire aussi.

Reviewer: Aisha
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: good

Reviewer: ThePocketJ
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: 💯 Voto: Merita un 8.5💵 Rapporto Qualità Prezzo:📈 Prezzo di Acquisto: EUR 11,66Questo è un libro fantastico. Ne sono veramente rimasto sorpreso.Lasciatemi spiegare.Questo libro è diviso in tre parti principali. Nella prima parte ci sono 15 capitoli, uno per ciascuna delle principali malattie che causano la morte delle persone. In ciascuno dei capitoli, il dottor Greger spiega la malattia o il malessere, quindi descrive gli alimenti che sono stati trovati per ridurre il rischio, prevenire, invertire o curare la malattia.La seconda parte del libro dedica i capitoli a una serie di gruppi di alimenti sani. Il dottor Greger spiega quali sostanze chimiche, elementi, enzimi o antiossidanti sono particolarmente utili per prevenire o curare una malattia.In ciascuna delle prime due parti del libro, sembra che ogni altra frase abbia un riferimento a un documento scientifico che descrive la ricerca e le prove per le dichiarazioni del dottor Greger. L'ultimo terzo del libro è un elenco di tutte le note, che si ricollegano alle ricerche scientifiche, i papers. E' difficile criticare il dottor Greger per le sue conclusioni, dal momento che sono supportate da un'enorme quantità di ricerche. Ovviamente si nota anche il suo atteggiamento un po' "Biased", che incentra il tema principalmente su una dieta Vegana, quale porta con se una serie di atteggiamenti, che per carnivori come me, sembrano sermoni di qualche religione esotica.La raccomandazione nutrizionale del dottor Greger è di mangiare solo cibi integrali e vegetali. Riduce il rischio di tutte le 15 principali cause di morte, almeno negli stati uniti. Consiglio vivamente questo libro a chiunque desideri migliorare la propria alimentazione e salute. Questo è il miglior libro sulla nutrizione che abbia mai letto.Se hai intenzione di smettere di leggere la mia recensione qui, non ti biasimo.Ho preso molti appunti. Eccoli.I medici non sono formati in nutrizione e non vengono pagati per fornire consigli nutrizionali. La California Academy of Family Physicians si è opposta a un disegno di legge della California che impone dodici ore di educazione alimentare per tutti i medici. Nel dibattito, è stato ridotto a zero ore.Si ritiene che la diminuzione della lunghezza dei telomeri nei propri cromosomi provochi l'invecchiamento. Il dottor Greger presenta le prove che uno stile di vita sano può aumentare l'attività della telomerasi e effettivamente far crescere i telomeri in lunghezza. È la qualità del cibo che conta, non la quantità. Cos'è uno stile di vita sano? Uno che utilizza cibi integrali, non integratori o uno che cerca di enfatizzare una singola sostanza chimica o nutriente. Questo libro fornisce molti esempi di singoli nutrienti che hanno dimostrato benefici per la salute, ma solo se consumati in un alimento intero, non quando isolati in una pillola. Ad esempio, gli integratori antiossidanti non riducono il rischio di cancro, ma gli antiossidanti presenti naturalmente negli alimenti riducono il rischio.La curcuma è un'erba che si trova nel curry in polvere e nella senape. Può avere notevoli proprietà anti-cancro. Ma non sono stati condotti studi in doppio cieco; nessuno vuole pagare per qualcosa che non può essere brevettato. È vero, tuttavia, che l'India soffre molto meno di cancro del colon-retto, reni, polmoni, vescica e prostata e melanoma. Ma la domanda è se ciò sia dovuto alla curcuma o che solo il 7% della popolazione mangia carne regolarmente?Non mi rendevo conto che per certi versi il pollame è più malsano della carne. Mangiare pollame aumenta il rischio di cancro al pancreas più della carne rossa!I vegetariani ottengono un'assunzione più elevata di quasi tutte le calorie nutritive per le calorie rispetto ai mangiatori di carne. Anche i mangiatori di carne aumentano di peso, anche dopo aver aggiustato le calorie! Le calorie non sono tutte uguali, forse perché i vegetariani hanno un tasso metabolico a riposo più elevato.Molti diabetici possono invertire la malattia dopo aver seguito una dieta a base vegetale per sedici giorni. Non devono perdere peso o ridurre il consumo di calorie.Il superbatterio difficile infetta 250.000 americani ogni anno, uccidendone migliaia. Si pensava che fosse stato raccolto negli ospedali. Tuttavia, solo un terzo dei casi è collegato a pazienti infetti. Potrebbe invece essere dovuto alla carne infetta. Circa il 42% delle carni vendute nelle catene di negozi di alimentari nazionali è infetto. Gli Stati Uniti hanno i livelli più alti al mondo. Si trova anche nel pollo, nel tacchino e nel manzo, ma la concentrazione più alta è nel maiale. Di solito, non infastidisce le persone; si trova nell'intestino senza causare danni. Ma gli antibiotici possono scatenarlo ed è mortale. Può sopravvivere a due ore di cottura a 71 gradi C (la temperatura di cottura consigliata). I disinfettanti per le mani non aiutano. Gli antibiotici si trovano nelle urine dei mangiatori di carne, anche quando non li hanno presi. L'agrobusiness alimenta enormi quantità di antibiotici agli animali da allevamento.L'ipertensione è una delle afflizioni descritte dal dottor Greger. La cosiddetta dieta DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) è stata progettata specificamente per abbassare la pressione sanguigna. È prevalentemente vegetariano, ma consente un po 'di carne, in modo da rendere la dieta più appetibile ai non vegetariani. Il dottor Greger afferma che mangiare pochi cucchiai al giorno di semi di lino induce un effetto di abbassamento della pressione sanguigna molto potente.Un manuale da conservare e leggere con la giusta mente critica.