How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease

Analyze how Greger advocates for the use of food as medicine in How Not to Die. Discuss the historical and cultural contexts of preventative medicine and how it contrasts with the current healthcare system’s focus on treatment rather than prevention.

Explore the parallels that Greger draws between food addiction and substance abuse. How does the manipulation of the dopamine reward system by the food industry mirror tactics used by tobacco and drug companies? Discuss the implications of this comparison for public health.

Evaluate the evidence presented in the book that supports the reversal of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, through a whole-food, plant-based diet. How does this approach challenge traditional medical practices and pharmaceutical solutions?