Put an end to dieting and replace weight loss struggles with this easy approach to a healthy, plant-based lifestyle, from the bestselling author of How Not to Die.

Every month seems to bring a trendy new diet or weight-loss fad – but they aren't making us happier or healthier as obesity rates continue to rise alongside a number of diseases and health problems. It’s time for a different approach.

How Not to Diet is a treasure trove of buried data and cutting-edge dietary research that Dr Michael Greger has translated into accessible, actionable advice with exciting tools and tricks that will help you to eliminate unwanted body fat – for good.

Dr Greger, renowned nutrition expert and founder of NutritionFacts.org, explores the many causes of obesity – from our genes to the portions on our plate to other environmental factors – and the many consequences, from diabetes to cancer to mental health issues. From there, Dr Greger breaks down a variety of approaches to weight loss, honing in on the optimal criteria that enable success, including: a diet high in fibre and water, a diet low in fat, salt, and sugar, and diet full of anti-inflammatory foods.

How Not to Diet goes beyond food to identify twenty-one weight loss accelerators available to us in our body’s systems, incorporating the latest discoveries in cutting-edge areas like chronobiology to reveal the factors that maximize our natural fat-burning capabilities. This is the ultimate weight-loss guide, taking a timeless, proactive approach that can stand up to any new trend.

Gain the massive benefits of lowering carb intake, see how to do it, and the adverse effects of excessive carbohydrates in your diet with this concise fact-filled guide that includes every detail you need. You can avoid a ketosis-based diet and still reap the benefits of lowering carbs or use this guide for a post-keto lifestyle change to improve your overall health. In 6 durable laminated pages learn how carbohydrates are broken down in the body, carb types (good and bad), foods in those categories (to help make the right choices), and health issues resulting from a high carb diet. A step-by-step plan is included to jump-start a low carb lifestyle from label reading and baking with whole grains to multiple eat-this-not-that sections. Sugar facts are included, a diabetes section, and a glycemic index chart. With enough facts per page to fill over 100 pages of a book, in a format that can be stored anywhere, the value is unmatched. 6 page laminated guide includes: Understanding Carbohydrates How Carbohydrates & Sugar Affect the Body Carbohydrate Digestion & Metabolism Why Try a Low-Carb Diet? Benefits of Low-Carb Diets Seven Myths about Low-Carb Diets The Mindful Low-Carb Diet A Typical Low-Carb Diet Your Meal Plan Low-Carb Food Breakdown Foods to Avoid One-Week Sample Menu Low-Carb Shopping Restaurant Dining Options Healthy Tips for Staying on Track Ideas for Meals & Snacks Popular Low-Carb Diets Atkins, Atkins Advantage, Ketogenic (Keto) Diet Paleo Diet, Carbohydrate Addict's Diet Zone, South Beach, Curves, Hamptons Diet Good & Bad Carbohydrates Healthy Carbs Bad (Refined) Carbs Healthy Foods High in Good Fat Diabetes A1c, Blood Pressure & Cholesterol (ABCs) Living with Diabetes Controlling Your Blood Sugar What Is the Glycemic Index (GI)? Glycemic Index Chart