How Not to Diet: The Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss by Michael Greger - Non Fiction - Paperback

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Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781509893089
Publisher: Bluebird

Overview
How Not to Diet strips away fad-diet marketing and replaces it with hard science. Dr. Michael Greger, the New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die, digs into decades of peer-reviewed research to explain why most diets fail and what actually works for lasting weight loss. Rather than a quick-fix plan, this paperback delivers a nutrient-dense, plant-based framework built around whole foods, satiety, and metabolic health. Readers get 21 practical "tweaks" to accelerate results, all grounded in evidence rather than trends. It's a clear-eyed, compassionate guide for anyone who has tried dieting before and wants a sustainable, science-first approach instead.

About the Book
Founder of NutritionFacts.org and a physician trained at Cornell and Tufts, Michael Greger built his reputation translating dense clinical research into everyday, actionable advice. How Not to Diet continues that mission, tackling weight loss from every angle: genetics, portion sizes, environmental triggers, and the diseases linked to excess weight, from diabetes to cancer. Greger methodically breaks down which diet strategies actually hold up under scrutiny, honing in on the criteria that predict success — high fiber and water content, low fat, salt, and sugar, and an emphasis on anti-inflammatory whole foods. He goes further than food choices alone, exploring the body's own systems and how chronobiology, sleep, and timing can be leveraged as natural fat-burning tools. The result is a comprehensive, myth-busting manual that reframes weight loss as a byproduct of genuinely healthier living rather than short-term restriction. Practical chapters address real obstacles: eating out, social pressure, busy schedules, and the temptation of processed snacks, with concrete strategies for stocking a healthier kitchen and building repeatable routines. Throughout, Greger connects the dots between food choices and outcomes like energy, mood, and longevity, giving readers a holistic picture of what sustainable weight management actually looks like. For anyone who has cycled through diet after diet without lasting results, this book offers a credible, well-researched alternative rooted in real food decisions that hold up over time.

Key Benefits

• Science-backed weight loss strategy from a physician and researcher
• 21 practical, evidence-based tweaks to accelerate healthy results
• Plant-based, whole-food framework built for long-term sustainability
• Clear breakdown of nutrition myths versus what the research actually shows
• Real-world strategies for eating out, meal planning, and busy schedules
• From the New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die

About the Author
Michael Greger, MD, FACLM, is a physician, founder of NutritionFacts.org, and a founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. A graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine, he has testified before Congress and lectured internationally on nutrition and public health. In 2017 he received the ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award. His books, including How Not to Die and How Not to Diet, have become instant New York Times bestsellers, and all proceeds he receives from his books and speaking engagements are donated to charity.

Why You'll Love This Book
Whether you're starting a new health journey, buying a thoughtful holiday or birthday gift, or restocking your nightstand for a fresh year of better habits, How Not to Diet delivers real science instead of empty promises — a practical, motivating read for anyone ready to make lasting change.

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