The title of this book drew me in and the content had me fixated. As I have gotten older, I have taken a greater interest in improving my health. How Not to Die is a fascinating read on nutrition and diet, calling into question the food I thoughtlessly eat. Here are some takeaways:
- Cruciferous vegetables contain sulforaphane which is can help to reduce cancer growth and possesses a host of other benefits. For optimal results:
- Add mustard seed powder
- Or cut up and wait 40 minutes before cooking to preserve the benefits
- Frozen fruits and vegetables are just as good as those consumed fresh
- Eggs, dairy, and meat should be consumed less frequently or altogether since they can increase the inflammation and potential for the transmissions of diseases
- Plants can help heal atherosclerosis and stave off the growth of cancers due to their nutrients and antioxidants
- Kiwis may not be this awesome superfood; it is merely New Zealand’s marketing that has made them this way. However, they are still healthy to consume.
- Fish contains a lot of mercury and can possess DDT and other pesticides absorbed through waste dumping out to the ocean
- Organisms at the bottom of the pyramid will have lesser concentration of bad chemicals
- Vitamins and other supplements including omega-3s are not absorbed by the body well or at all and instead consuming fresh ingredients have a greater benefit
- Curcumin is awesome
- Dairy can cause more flatulence problems than beans; beans and extreme flatulence is not proven. Study participants did not have as much flatulence after 2-3 weeks
- Part of cancer development is based on genes, the other part is under your control
- Diet vs exercise: diet plays a more impactful role vs exercise
- Consuming yogurt or dairy along with fruits and vegetables could block the benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables
- Poultry and meat are pumped with antibiotics and other diseases that can remain in active form despite cooking, boiling, and even cleaning surfaces
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