Michael Greger
Author of How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
About the Author
Michael Gregor was born on October 25, 1972. He is a graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. He writes and speaks on health issues. His subjects include animal agriculture, nutrition and human health. He promotes a vegan diet. Dr. Gregor serves show more as the Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture for the Humane Society of the Unted States and Humane Society International. He also runs the popular website NutritionFacts.org. 30 show less
Works by Michael Greger
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The Telomere Effect, Things to Do Now That You're 40, Age-Well Project, How Not to Die: 4 Book Collection (2019) — Contributor — 1 copy
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Plenty of evidence-based information on the progression of chronic diseases (cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, depression...just to name a few), what causes them, and how so much of it is based on diet. Most people don't think about food as a reason why these problems are so common here in the USA, and don't realize that doctors aren't given nearly enough training in nutrition. We're trained to think that pills and medication solve everything, never giving diet and lifestyle a second thought. In Part 2 of the book, he also talks about different food groups and his recommendations, plus a few recipes here and there.
I personally have adopted more of a plant-based diet to try and help my allergies and constant skin breakouts from eczema. I was a heavy meat and dairy eater for most of my life, and it didn't do my health any favors. Of course, I have to cook a lot more now, but I fell in love with it, and now enjoy creating vegan and plant-based dishes of anything, and everything. Granted, I am not 100% plant based, and still eat meat once or twice a week (mostly when I don't really have a choice). But overall I feel lighter, my skin has cleared, and now, in my 30s, I look and feel better than I did in my 20s. Now, working on slowly cutting oil out of my diet.
I have yet to download the Daily Dozen app, but will be doing that in the future. Also, his guidelines on red, green, and yellow light foods help to make good, conscious dietary choices. The way the book is written isn't boring, and almost reads like a novel. He injects a lot of his personal experiences into each chapter.
I will be referring my patients to this book, as well as Dr. Greger's website, NutritionFacts.org, or at least, those in more natural management of their conditions. Again, highly recommend this book for well, anyone and everyone, even if just to learn how to eat properly and the way that we're supposed to. You just might see a change in your health and overall well-being!… (more)