How Not to Diet

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Put an end to dieting and embrace a healthy, plant-based lifestyle with insights from a bestselling author. Monthly trendy diets often fail to deliver happiness or health, while obesity rates and related diseases continue to rise. This book offers a fresh perspective, presenting a wealth of research and actionable advice to help you lose weight safely and sustainably. Dr. Michael Greger, a renowned nutrition expert and founder of nutritionfacts.org, examines the various causes of obesity, including genetics, portion sizes, and environmental factors, along with the consequences such as diabetes, cancer, and mental health issues. He outlines effective weight loss strategies, emphasizing a diet rich in fiber and water, low in fat, salt, and sugar, and filled with anti-inflammatory foods. Additionally, the book delves into other weight-loss accelerators within our body's systems, highlighting how timing plant-based meals can enhance natural fat-burning processes. Dr. Greger provides a comprehensive plan for not only achieving weight loss but also maximizing its effectiveness through a holistic approach.