How Not to Die - Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease

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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. Title Page......Page 2 Copyright Notice......Page 4 Dedication......Page 5 Preface......Page 6 Introduction......Page 11 Part 1......Page 27 1. How Not to Die from Heart Disease......Page 28 2. How Not to Die from Lung Diseases......Page 43 3. How Not to Die from Brain Diseases......Page 57 4. How Not to Die from Digestive Cancers......Page 80 5. How Not to Die from Infections......Page 98 6. How Not to Die from Diabetes......Page 123 7. How Not to Die from High Blood Pressure......Page 149 8. How Not to Die from Liver Diseases......Page 171 9. How Not to Die from Blood Cancers......Page 186 10. How Not to Die from Kidney Disease......Page 197 11. How Not to Die from Breast Cancer......Page 213 12. How Not to Die from Suicidal Depression......Page 236 13. How Not to Die from Prostate Cancer......Page 251 14. How Not to Die from Parkinson’s Disease......Page 267 15. How Not to Die from Iatrogenic Causes......Page 282 Part 2......Page 297 Introduction......Page 298 Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen......Page 316 Beans......Page 321 Berries......Page 334 Other Fruits......Page 342 Cruciferous Vegetables......Page 351 Greens......Page 358 Other Vegetables......Page 370 Flaxseeds......Page 389 Nuts and Seeds......Page 393 Herbs and Spices......Page 402 Whole Grains......Page 424 Beverages......Page 435 Exercise......Page 450 Conclusion......Page 458 Acknowledgments......Page 464 Appendix: Supplements......Page 465 Notes......Page 471 Index......Page 634 About the Authors......Page 663 Newsletter Sign-up......Page 665 Copyright......Page 668