Dr. Greger, internationally renowned author, speaker, and
vegan nutrition expert, is at it again: this time, with the release of an
important new book, How Not to Die.
vegan nutrition expert, is at it again: this time, with the release of an
important new book, How Not to Die.
In this new book, available on December 8th,
Dr. Michael Greger shares what he finds to be the leading causes of chronic
illness, and shares practical advice for how we can all lead healthier lives.
Dr. Michael Greger shares what he finds to be the leading causes of chronic
illness, and shares practical advice for how we can all lead healthier lives.
In a world of sometimes confusing nutritional advice, Dr. Greger boils it down
to the straight facts, using only the latest research in strictly science-based
clinical nutrition.
to the straight facts, using only the latest research in strictly science-based
clinical nutrition.
MFA was lucky enough to sit down with Dr. Greger to discuss
his new book, and the many benefits of a vegan diet:
his new book, and the many benefits of a vegan diet:
1.
What
inspired you to write How Not to Die?
What
inspired you to write How Not to Die?
I’ve recorded more than 1,000 videos
for NutritionFacts.org, each offering snapshots of some of the most interesting
cutting-edge science, but I wanted to created a more coherent whole. How Not to Die has enabled me to wrap up
decades of groundbreaking discoveries in one place. The book represents my
life’s work—work I’ve distilled into about 600 pages. And instead of just
reviewing the latest science, this book has also allowed me the opportunity to
lay out all my personal recommendations (based on the preponderance of
available evidence).
for NutritionFacts.org, each offering snapshots of some of the most interesting
cutting-edge science, but I wanted to created a more coherent whole. How Not to Die has enabled me to wrap up
decades of groundbreaking discoveries in one place. The book represents my
life’s work—work I’ve distilled into about 600 pages. And instead of just
reviewing the latest science, this book has also allowed me the opportunity to
lay out all my personal recommendations (based on the preponderance of
available evidence).
2.
Do
you have any advice for people making the transition to a plant-based diet?
Do
you have any advice for people making the transition to a plant-based diet?
You could always go “cold tofu, but I have
typically suggested my patients follow the “Three Step Method. Research shows
the average American family rotates the same 8-9 dinners throughout the month,
and so:
typically suggested my patients follow the “Three Step Method. Research shows
the average American family rotates the same 8-9 dinners throughout the month,
and so:
- Step One: List all the dinners you currently
eat, and identify 3 meals that you already eat that are already plant-based
(i.e., pasta primavera)
- Step Two: Identify at least 3 meals you already
eat that could easily be adapted (i.e., bean instead of beef burritos)
- Step Three: Explore 3 new plant-based options.
Consult vegetarian cookbooks, check out the local library and the internet
for cookbooks and recipes.
Now you have your 9 dinners and you’re off! Then doing the same
for lunch and breakfast is a synch.
for lunch and breakfast is a synch.
3.
If
you knew you were going to be stranded on a deserted island, and could only
take one food with you, what would it be and why?
If
you knew you were going to be stranded on a deserted island, and could only
take one food with you, what would it be and why?
Sweet potatoes are probably one of the few foods you could live
nearly solely on, but if you’re asking what I’d like to eat—I’m a huge mango
fan. Fingers crossed there’s a mango tree on the island!
nearly solely on, but if you’re asking what I’d like to eat—I’m a huge mango
fan. Fingers crossed there’s a mango tree on the island!
4.
What
are some of your favorite go-to recipes that are healthy and delicious?
What
are some of your favorite go-to recipes that are healthy and delicious?
I’m so busy that I need food that’s quick to make. A quickie
lunch for me would be to toast some sprouted yellow corn tortillas, smear with
canned fat-free refried beans and top with low-sodium jarred salsa. If I have
cilantro or fresh tomatoes or avocado to top it off, all the better. And if I
have some collard greens I’ll steam them and use them like a burrito
wrap—greens and beans, can’t get any healthier than that!
lunch for me would be to toast some sprouted yellow corn tortillas, smear with
canned fat-free refried beans and top with low-sodium jarred salsa. If I have
cilantro or fresh tomatoes or avocado to top it off, all the better. And if I
have some collard greens I’ll steam them and use them like a burrito
wrap—greens and beans, can’t get any healthier than that!
5. If
readers took away one idea from this book, what would you want it to be? What
impact do you hope the book has on readers?
readers took away one idea from this book, what would you want it to be? What
impact do you hope the book has on readers?
The bottom-line is that we have tremendous power over our health
destiny. The vast majority of premature death and disability can be prevented
with healthy lifestyle changes, including a diet centered around whole plant
foods. We have the power!
destiny. The vast majority of premature death and disability can be prevented
with healthy lifestyle changes, including a diet centered around whole plant
foods. We have the power!
6.
Is
there anything you’d like to add?
Is
there anything you’d like to add?
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