From the physician behind the wildly popular website 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 illnesses but bad at preventing chronic disease. The 15 leading causes of premature death -- illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's, high blood pressure, and others -- 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 help prevent or fight these diseases and to live longer. In addition to showing what to eat to help treat the top 15 causes of death, How Not to Die includes Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen, a checklist of the foods and activities we should try to incorporate into our daily routines. 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. - Jacket flap. 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.

How not to die from heart disease -- How not to die from lung diseases -- How not to die from brain diseases -- How not to die from digestive cancers -- How not to die from infections -- How not to die from diabetes -- How not to die from high blood pressure -- How not to die from liver diseases -- How not to die from blood cancers -- How not to die from kidney disease -- How not to die from breast cancer -- How not to die from suicidal depression -- How not to die from prostate cancer -- How not to die from Parkinson's disease -- How not to die from iatrogenic causes -- Dr. Greger's daily dozen -- Beans -- Berries -- Other fruits -- Cruciferous vegetables -- Greens -- Other vegetables -- Flaxseeds -- Nuts and seeds -- Herbs and spices -- Whole grains -- Beverages -- Exercise -- Conclusion.