49 pages 1 hour read

Michael Greger, Gene Stone

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

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

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How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease by Michael Greger and Gene Stone explores the impact of nutrition on health. The book presents scientific evidence on how plant-based diets can prevent and reverse chronic diseases, emphasizing the importance of whole foods in achieving better health outcomes.

Reviews & Readership

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How Not to Die is praised for its comprehensive, research-backed guidance on plant-based nutrition and disease prevention. Readers find it informative and inspiring, though some criticize its dense scientific detail and overwhelming amount of data. The book effectively motivates dietary change but may not be accessible to all due to its complexity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read How Not to Die?

Readers interested in How Not to Die are health-conscious individuals seeking scientific insights on nutrition's role in disease prevention. Comparable to fans of The China Study by T. Colin Campbell, they appreciate evidence-based guidance on adopting a plant-based diet for optimal health.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes

Identity: Mental Health

Life/Time: Mortality & Death

Natural World: Environment

Topics

Science / Nature

Food

Health / Medicine

Genre

Self Help