How Not to Age

Uncover the science behind slowing the effects of ageing through diet, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the How Not to Die series.

''I have never recommended a book as good as this, ever.'' - Chris Evans The Sunday Times bestseller and as featured on the trending Netflix show You Are What You Eat. Live better for longer with this ultimate guide to longevity from the bestselling author of How Not to Die . We all want to stay healthy as we age but, with so many different claims out there, it can be hard to know the best advice to follow. In How Not to Age , Dr Michael Greger digs into the top peer-reviewed anti-ageing research to deliver a complete and optimal guide with simple steps to extend your lifespan and slow the adverse effects of ageing. Inspired by the dietary and lifestyle patterns of the world''s centenarians and residents of ''blue zone'' regions where people live the longest, Dr Greger presents easy, evidence-based ways to preserve the body functions that keep us feeling youthful, both physically and mentally. Can an apple a day really keep the doctor away? What''s better for your longevity, jogging for four hours or eating two handfuls of nuts twice a week? Brimming with expertise, How Not to Age lays out practical strategies for living your longest, healthiest life - and for enjoying every moment of it.

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Michael Greger, MD, is a physician, bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety and public health issues. He is the author of the international bestseller How Not to Die as well as the cookbook based on his lifesaving science The How Not To Die Cookbook. He runs the popular website NutritionFacts, a nonprofit, science-based public service providing free daily videos and articles on the latest in nutrition research. Dr Greger also proudly serves as the Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture at the Humane Society of the United States.

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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. What if diet could combat the effects of aging? That is just what Dr Michael Greger, founder of NutritionFacts, found when researching. It turns out 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 commonly encountered diseases. Discover the eleven pathways for ageing and how to disrupt each of them. Find out how to bring more of the foods high in compounds that boost natural processes - mushrooms, tempeh, onions, apples and kale - proven to clear problems like inflammation and other age related diseases into your diet. Inspired by the dietary and lifestyle patterns of centenarians and residents of global ?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. Getting older does not have to mean getting sicker. Brimming with expertise and actionable takeaways, How Not to Age lays out practical strategies for achieving ultimate longevity.