Cookbook Nook: The How Not to Die Cookbook by Michael Greger

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How Not to Die Cookbook CoverLive Healthier Using Science

This cookbook features recipes that are easy to integrate into your daily lifestyle, enhancing long-term health and quality of life.

Why This Book

The term "diet" suggests that you will eat in a specific way to lose weight and stop once you reach your goal weight. Although this may help you slim down quickly, it doesn't help improve your overall health and lifespan. In The How Not to Die Cookbook, Dr. Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM, uses evidence from hundreds of reputable scientific studies to combat this and pin down one dozen food items that can make you healthier if eaten daily in the right amounts. This cookbook serves as a stepping stone for anyone wanting to add the Daily Dozen, a list of the best foods to eat daily for optimal health, into their daily routine. Dr. Greger pairs each recipe with a difficulty level, a short explanation about the dish, and what categories it counts towards in the Daily Dozen. We found this cookbook very educational, and the dishes were delicious! 

What We’re Trying: Artichoke-Spinach DipRecipe Ingredients on counter

Eating healthy sounds great, but it’s important to find recipes that fit into your everyday life outside of pre-planned healthy meals. This Artichoke-Spinach dip checks off four of the recommended daily dozen food groups while also serving as both a snack replacement and a pasta sauce. It is a great addition for get-togethers with family and friends.

  • Healthy & Delicious - We love artichoke-spinach dip. This recipe hides a few extra nutrients while keeping the same familiar flavor.
  • Dippers Galore - Pair this dip with a charcuterie board of veggies, crackers, and crostini to appeal to many tastes.
  • Got Leftovers? - If you add almond milk or vegetable broth to this dip, it can be turned into a pasta sauce.
  • Be a Health Detective! -  Want to do some health research yourself? The Clearview Library District offers access to many scientific journal databases, including Consumer Health Complete.

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Artichoke-Spinach DipMeet the Author
 
“A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, MD, is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. He has lectured at the Conference on World Affairs, testified before Congress, and was invited as an expert witness in the defense of Oprah Winfrey in the infamous “meat defamation” trial. In 2017, Dr. Greger was honored with the ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award. He is a graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. His first book How Not to Die became an instant New York Times Best Seller. He has videos on more than 2,000 health topics freely available at NutritionFacts.org, with new videos and articles uploaded every day. All proceeds he receives from his books, DVDs, and speaking engagements are donated to charity.” - From the Publisher.