**The International Bestseller/b>b>'Dr Michael Greger reveals the foods that will help you live longer' Daily Mail/b>b>/b>b>'This book may help those who are susceptible to illnesses that can be prevented with proper nutrition' His Holiness the Dalai Lama/b>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, the internationally bestselling 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 individual family health history and acknowledging that everyone needs something different, Dr Michael Greger offers practical dietary advice to help you live longer, healthier lives.

The primary determinant of our health and wellbeing is what we eat and how we live. Dr Michael Greger explains why

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Dr Michael Greger with Gene Stone

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Do you have a history of prostate cancer in your family? Put down that glass of milk and add flaxseed to your diet.

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.

In How Not to Die, internationally renowned physician Dr Michael Greger examines the top causes of premature death - heart disease, cancers, diabetes and more - and explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and surgical approaches, freeing us to enjoy better health.

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.

'Brims with valuable insights . . . Vegetarian or not, this book is a great way to improve your diet' Financial Times

'Empowering, groundbreaking, transformative work' Kathy Freston, author of Quantum Wellness and The Lean

'Dr Michael Greger reveals the foods that will help you live longer' Daily Mail

Résumé
Simple nutritional advice for beating the most common diseases and living longer.

Contenu
Section - i: Preface Introduction - ii: Introduction Unit - 1: Part 1 Chapter - 1: How Not to Die From Heart Disease Chapter - 2: How Not to Die From Lung Diseases Chapter - 3: How Not to Die From Brain Diseases Chapter - 4: How Not to Die From Digestive Cancers Chapter - 5: How Not to Die From Infections Chapter - 6: How Not to Die From Diabetes Chapter - 7: How Not to Die From High Blood Pressure Chapter - 8: How Not to Die From Liver Diseases Chapter - 9: How Not to Die From Blood Cancers Chapter - 10: How Not to Die From Kidney Disease Chapter - 11: How Not to Die From Breast Cancer Chapter - 12: How Not to Die From Suicidal Depression Chapter - 13: How Not to Die From Prostate Cancer Chapter - 14: How Not to Die From Parkinson's Disease Chapter - 15: How Not to Die From Iatrogenic Causes Unit - 2: Part 2 Introduction - iii: Introduction Section - iv: Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen Chapter - 1: Beans Chapter - 2: Berries Chapter - 3: Other Fruits Chapter - 4: Cruciferous Vegetables Chapter - 5: Greens Chapter - 6: Other Vegetables Chapter - 7: Flaxseeds Chapter - 8: Nuts and Seeds Chapter - 9: Herbs and Spices Chapter - 10: Whole Grains Chapter - 11: Beverages Chapter - 12: Exercise Section - v: Conclusion Acknowledgements - vi: Acknowledgements Section - vii: Appendix: Supplements Section - viii: Notes Index - ix: Index