Putting the Daily Dozen to the Test

In *How Not to Die*, Dr. Michael Greger examines the top 15 causes of premature death in America, including heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson's, and high blood pressure. He explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can often be more effective than pharmaceutical and surgical approaches in preventing and reversing these diseases. The book includes Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen, a checklist of foods to consume daily for maximum health benefits, and is backed by extensive scientific research and evidence.

In 'How Not to Age', Dr. Michael Greger delves into top peer-reviewed anti-aging medical research to show how diet can regulate the most promising strategies for combating aging. The book explains how to avoid common age-related diseases by disrupting eleven pathways of aging in the body's cells. It highlights processes like autophagy and the clearance of senescent 'zombie' cells through specific foods and lifestyle changes. Inspired by the dietary and lifestyle patterns of centenarians and residents of 'blue zone' regions, Dr. Greger provides simple, accessible, and evidence-based methods to preserve body functions and achieve ultimate longevity.

In *How Not to Die*, Dr. Michael Greger examines the top 15 causes of premature death in America, including heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson's, and high blood pressure. He explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can often be more effective than pharmaceutical and surgical approaches in preventing and reversing these diseases. The book includes Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen, a checklist of foods to consume daily for maximum health benefits, and is backed by extensive scientific research and evidence.