3 results for "Nutrition"

How not to age: the scientific approach to getting healthier as you get older

Greger, Michael
"Uncover the evidence-based science to slowing the effects of aging, from the New York Times bestselling author of the How Not to Die series When Dr. Michael Greger, founder of NutritionFacts.org, dove into the top peer-reviewed anti-aging medical research, he realized that diet could regulate every one of the most promising strategies for combating the effects of aging. We don't need Big Pharma to keep us feeling young-we already have the tools. In How Not to Age, the internationally renowned physician and nutritionist breaks down the science of aging and chronic illness and explains how to help avoid the diseases most commonly encountered in our journeys through life. Physicians have long treated aging as a malady, but getting older does not have to mean getting sicker. There are eleven pathways for aging in our bodies' cells and we can disrupt each of them. Processes like autophagy, the upcycling of unusable junk, can be boosted with spermidine, a compound found in tempeh, mushrooms, and wheat germ. Senescent "zombie" cells that spew inflammation and are linked to many age-related diseases may be cleared in part with quercetin-rich foods like onions, apples, and kale. And we can combat effects of aging without breaking the bank. Why spend a small fortune on vitamin C and nicotinamide facial serums when you can make your own for up to 2,000 times cheaper? Inspired by the dietary and lifestyle patterns of centenarians and residents of "blue zone" regions where people live the longest, Dr. Greger presents simple, accessible, and evidence-based methods to preserve the body functions that keep you feeling youthful, both physically and mentally. Brimming with expertise and actionable takeaways, How Not to Age lays out practical strategies for achieving ultimate longevity"--
Flatiron Books 2023-12-05 628 pages

The how not to die cookbook

Greger, Michael,Stone, Gene,Robertson, Robin
From the founder of the wildly popular website Nutritionfacts.org and author of the bestselling health book How Not To Die is a cookbook that takes Dr Michael Greger's comprehensive, lifesaving science into the kitchen. He wants us to think about food as medicine and the How Not To Die Cookbook offers a sustainable and delicious guide to preparing and eating the foods that will prevent and reverse fatal disease. Featuring 120 easy-to-follow, beautifully photographed plant-based recipes, the How Not To Die Cookbook will help you and your family eat your way to better health. With practical, actionable advice and cutting-edge nutritional science, this book is the essential ingredient to a healthier, longer life.
Macmillan 2017-12-27 249 pages