The vast majority of premature deaths can be prevented through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. Greger examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America -- heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson's, high blood pressure, and more -- and explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and surgical approaches, freeing us to live healthier lives. The simple...

Dr. Michael Greger's first book, "How Not to Die," presented the scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of premature death and disability. Now, Dr. Greger puts that science into action with this cookbook. From Superfood Breakfast Bites to Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca to Two-Berry Pie with Pecan-Sunflower Crust, every recipe offers a delectable, easy-to-prepare, plant-based dish to help anyone eat their...

"Harvard Medical School's David Ludwig, MD, PhD, offers an impeccably researched diet that will turn dieting on its head, teaching readers to reprogram their fat cells, tame hunger, boost metabolism, and lose weight--for good"--

"Actress and fitness icon Kate Hudson shares her insights to help every woman become healthy, strong, and beautiful from the inside out in this stunning, full color illustrated lifestyle guide.Kate Hudson is an award-winning actress and founder of the popular active wear line, Fabletics. Long admired for her natural beauty and dedication to wellness and living well, Kate offers readers inspiration for setting attainable goals to create balance in...

As an expert on the brain, Dr. Restak knows that in the last five years there have been exciting new scientific discoveries about the brain and its performance. Restak has asked his colleagues: What can I do to help my brain work more efficiently? He combines advice culled from cutting-edge research with brain-tuning exercises to show how individuals of any age can make their brains work more effectively. He presents a wide array of practical recommendations...

"Named the "Best Overall Diet" by U.S News & World Report, the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet is a proven program for weight loss that offers a wide selection of favorite foods and also lowers blood pressure and cholesterol; improves mental function; and helps prevent hypertension, heart attacks, heart failure, and colon cancer"--

Provides step-by-step instructions for methods to overcome anxiety, covering relaxation and breathing techniques, imagery, making lifestyle changes, acceptance and commitment therapy, and other related topics.

How the Virgin diet can change your life -- How "diet" foods are making you fat. Food intolerance : the hidden cause of weight gain ; How the Virgin diet can work for you -- Foods to avoid. Gluten gone ; No joy in soy ; Dump the dairy ; Pluck the eggs, corn, and peanuts ; The sweetness trap -- Three cycles to lose weight for good. Cycle 1 : elimination ; Cycle 2 : reintroduction ; Cycle 3 : the Virgin diet for life ; The Virgin diet meal assemblies...