
"How Not to Die" Illustrations
An illustrated tl;dr of Michael Greger M.D.’s
How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease


For lung disease, eat more broccoli and turmeric for anti-inflammation.

For brain disease/stroke prevention, increase fiber, potassium, and citrus intake!

For dementia prevention, eat berries and saffron.

For digestive tract cancers, increase intake of phytates found in beans, nuts, and seeds.

In diabetes, choose more plants than meat!

In hypertension aka high blood pressure, reduce salt intake and consider increasing whole grains, flax seed, hibiscus tea, and nitrate-rich vegetables.

In liver disease, prefer more whole-grain foods like oatmeal.