The How Not to Diet Cookbook: 100+ Recipes for Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss

A cookbook by American physician and public health advocate Michael Greger, co‑written with Gene Stone and recipe developer Robin Robertson, first published in the original in 2020, serving as a culinary extension of the scientific principles in How Not to Diet by offering over 100 recipes that are not only delicious but also scientifically proven to support sustainable weight loss and health improvement. In one lengthy paragraph, the authors explain how these recipes embody the 21 “weight‑loss accelerators” concept—featuring minimally processed plant-based ingredients rich in fiber, low in calorie density, and supportive of microbiome and metabolic health; they include recipe examples ranging from Grain‑Stuffed Peppers with cheesy tomato sauce to Crust‑Free Pumpkin Pie and Black Forest Chia Pudding, with detailed instructions suitable for everyday cooking using accessible ingredients and spices; every dish is grounded in evidence-based nutrition, emphasizing benefits for weight control, disease prevention, and life quality, while vibrant photography makes cooking both inspiring and enjoyable