How Not to Die
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How Not to Die
Michael Greger
10 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2017–2023.
1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
When you start thinking of plants as medicine it really changes your whole approach to food and life in general.
But the 2nd one contains chapter for each common disorder so you could check the ones that (might) apply to you.
It really changed my mind about how to achieve long term mental and physical health.
"How Not to Die" by Michael Greger describes how a good plant-based diet can prevent and even reverse various common diseases
Argues for prioritizing a plant-based diet, and definitely changed my relationship with food.
However, if you've already made the choice to prefer vegetarian, Greger's book (and videos) are an easy recommendation.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Which is the best book on nutrition? 2019 · 4 recommendations
- Ask HN: Any interesting books you have read lately? 2023 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best books you read in the past decade? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you wish you had read earlier? 2017 · 1 recommendation