How Not to Diet: The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss

A book by American physician and public health advocate Michael Greger (co‑written with Gene Stone), first released in 2019 in Russian translation, offering a science-based deep dive into sustainable weight loss and health transformation through diet and lifestyle. In a single detailed paragraph, Greger examines the root causes of obesity and the barriers to effective dieting, focusing on minimally processed plant foods, calorie density, insulin index, and gut microbiome dynamics; he introduces 21 “weight-loss accelerators” grounded in cutting-edge research, including chronobiology, and outlines the optimal diet devoid of rigid restrictions and calorie counting; the author explains the benefits of high fibre, hydration, low fat, salt, and sugar intake, provides concrete examples and practical guidance backed by clinical evidence, critiques trendy diets and the food industry, highlighting how plants can serve as both medicine and diet, and encourages readers to build sustainable habits through mindfulness while addressing psychological hurdles; the book has resonated widely, ranking as a bestseller and praised by experts and readers alike for its blend of science, practical application, and realistic approach to weight management