Pan Books How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease

How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease from Pan Books considers how informed dietary choices may help to prevent serious illness, rather than relying only on drugs and surgery once disease has developed. Drawing on scientific research, it sets out nutritional guidance focused on lowering the risk of major health conditions.

Described as an internationally bestselling title, the book looks at common diseases and explains what, how and why different foods can affect the body. It discusses increasing intake of certain foods and avoiding others in order to reduce the likelihood of becoming unwell, and also explores how dietary changes may reverse the effects of disease. Dr Michael Greger includes his ‘Daily Dozen’, a list of twelve foods he says should be eaten every day, while noting that individual needs can vary, including differences linked to family health history.

Key details

• Publisher: Pan Books
• Internationally bestselling title
• Draws on scientific research
• Includes Dr Michael Greger’s ‘Daily Dozen’ list of twelve foods
• Discusses dietary choices in relation to common diseases

Synopsis

Providing nutritional advice presented as scientifically proven, the book focuses on preventing major causes of illness, including heart disease, breast cancer, prostate cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes. It explains how different foods affect the body and outlines dietary choices intended to reduce disease risk, alongside discussion of how some changes may reverse disease effects. The approach also acknowledges that dietary needs can differ between individuals, including factors such as family health history.