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“How Not to Die: Evidence-Based Nutrition for Preventing and Reversing Chronic Diseases”: A Summary

ByAbdul Khaliq

“How Not to Die” by Dr. Michael Greger provides evidence-based information on the benefits of a plant-based diet in preventing and reversing chronic diseases. The book emphasizes the importance of consuming whole plant foods, and minimizing the intake of animal products, processed foods, and added sugars. It offers practical guidance on how to incorporate a plant-based diet into one’s lifestyle, including meal planning, creating shopping lists, and trying out various recipes. By adopting healthy eating habits and making small lifestyle changes, one can significantly improve their health and well-being.

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In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto Book by Michael Pollan

ByAbdul Khaliq

In “In Defense of Food,” Michael Pollan presents a simple and compelling message about healthy eating: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” This phrase sums up Pollan’s main tips for a healthy diet, which include eating whole, minimally processed foods and putting plant-based foods first. In this review of Pollan’s book, we look at his suggestions in depth and talk about how they can be used in our everyday eating habits. Pollan says that if we follow these rules, we can improve our health and well-being while also making food systems more sustainable.