How Not To Die 2 Books Collection Set by Michael Greger - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
How Not to Die
How Not to Die Cookbook

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: How Not to Die 9781509852505, How Not to Die Cookbook 9781529010817
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Overview
This two-book paperback set pairs Dr. Michael Greger's landmark How Not to Die with its companion, How Not to Die Cookbook, giving health-focused readers both the science and the kitchen skills to use it. The original book distills nutrition research into a clear case for whole-food, plant-based eating as a way to help prevent and manage many leading causes of death. The cookbook follows through with recipes built on those same principles. Together, they form an evidence-informed program: understand the "why," then master the "how" with everyday meals that make healthy eating realistic and sustainable.

About the Books
How Not to Die reviews the research behind the fifteen leading causes of death in the United States and lays out the dietary patterns most strongly linked to prevention. Michael Greger, a physician and founder of NutritionFacts.org, works through condition after condition, from heart disease to diabetes, translating peer-reviewed studies into everyday takeaways. He also introduces his widely referenced "Daily Dozen" checklist, a simple framework of foods to eat every day for better long-term health outcomes. The tone is direct and often wry, aiming to make dense science approachable without watering it down. How Not to Die Cookbook picks up where the science leaves off, turning theory into more than one hundred plant-based recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks. Developed with co-author Gene Stone, the recipes emphasize vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds prepared in ways meant to be genuinely enjoyable rather than austere. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photography help home cooks build confidence in the kitchen, whether they are new to plant-based cooking or looking to expand an existing repertoire. Used together, the two books support readers through the full arc of dietary change: absorbing the research, then shopping, prepping, and cooking with it in mind. It's a practical pairing for anyone who wants credible nutrition information paired with recipes they will actually want to make again.

Key Benefits

• Pairs an evidence-based nutrition guide with a matching recipe collection for a complete, actionable program
• Written by a physician with a clear, research-driven approach to preventing chronic disease through diet
• Over 100 plant-based recipes designed to be practical for everyday breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks
• Introduces the "Daily Dozen," a simple daily checklist for building healthier eating habits
• Great gift for anyone starting a health journey, meal-planning for the family, or building a home health library
• Brand-new paperback set, ready to read and easy to keep together on a kitchen or nightstand shelf

Book-by-Book Guide
How Not to Die — Reviews the science behind the leading causes of death in America and the foods most linked to preventing them.
How Not to Die Cookbook — Delivers more than 100 plant-based recipes built on the nutrition principles from the original book.

About the Authors
Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM, is a physician, professional speaker, and founder of the nonprofit NutritionFacts.org, where he has produced thousands of videos reviewing current nutrition research. He has testified before the U.S. Congress and lectured at the Conference on World Affairs and the National Institutes of Health, among others. Gene Stone is a writer and editor who has authored or co-authored numerous bestselling books on health and nutrition, working alongside Greger to translate scientific findings into accessible, readable prose. Together, the pair has built a reputation for pairing rigorous research with practical, everyday guidance for a broad readership.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set is a thoughtful gift for anyone starting a new health kick, a holiday-season present for the wellness-minded reader in your life, or a useful addition to a home kitchen library. It delivers both the research and the recipes needed to make lasting, flavorful changes to the way you eat.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.