Diet Trumps Genetics: Unlock Longevity Through Whole Foods
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Books
- "How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older" by Dr. Michael Gregor - This is Dr. Gregor's most recent book, which focuses on how diet and lifestyle can slow down or even reverse the aging process.
- "How Not to Die" by Dr. Michael Gregor - Dr. Gregor's first book in the series, covering the role of diet in preventing, arresting, or reversing the 15 leading causes of death.
- "How Not to Diet" by Dr. Michael Gregor - A book that delves into weight loss strategies, including the impact of chronobiology and circadian rhythms on metabolism.
- Pritikin's Biography - Mentions Francis Gregor, Dr. Gregor's grandmother, and her experience reversing heart disease with Pritikin's lifestyle program.
People Mentioned
- Nathan Pritikin - An early pioneer in lifestyle medicine whose program helped Dr. Gregor's grandmother reverse her heart disease.
- Dr. Dean Ornish - Known for his lifestyle heart trial that scientifically proved the reversal of heart disease without drugs or surgery.
Organizations & Institutions
- American College of Lifestyle Medicine - A medical specialty co-founded by Dr. Michael Gregor focused on using lifestyle interventions to treat and prevent disease.
- American Heart Association - An organization that recommends a daily sodium intake limit of under 1500 milligrams.
- Tufts - A medical school mentioned for having a robust nutrition program, which Dr. Gregor attended.
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Referenced in the context of official government health recommendations, particularly regarding processed meats.
Research & Studies
- Global Burden of Disease Study - The largest systemic analysis of risk factors in history, which identified the American diet as the number one cause of death in the United States and highlighted the longevity benefits of legumes.
- Lifestyle Heart Trial (Dean Ornish and colleagues) - A study published in a prestigious medical journal that used quantitative angiography to prove the reversal of heart disease through a healthy plant-based diet and exercise.
- Predimed Study - A large randomized controlled trial that found walnuts to be a critical component in lowering cardiovascular disease rates.
- Tobacco Trials - Referenced for the internal memo "Doubt is Our Product," illustrating how the tobacco industry intentionally created confusion around the health effects of smoking.
Websites & Online Resources
- NutritionFacts.org - Dr. Michael Gregor's website, where all his work and research are available for free as a public service.
Other Resources
- Blue Zones - Areas around the world identified as having exceptional longevity, where people live significantly longer and healthier lives.
- Dr. Gregor's Daily Dozen App - A free app for iPhone and Android that provides a checklist of 12 healthy foods and habits to incorporate into one's daily routine.