GOOD ENERGY
Dr. Casey Means is a force. She left an accomplished career in traditional medicine to focus on root causes behind the surge of diseases and declining health in the U.S. Her 2024 book, Good Energy, explains the intricate connection between diet, lifestyle, and overall well-being, highlighting the crucial role of metabolic health. Means tackles the misaligned incentives within our healthcare system, advocating for a more holistic approach to patient care.
FOOD FIX
In Food Fix, Dr. Mark Hyman delves into the relationship between food production, consumption, and impacts on health, economy, and the environment. Hyman exposes the broken food system that is contributing to rise in chronic disease and environmental degradation. He also explains how food policies, corporate practices, and consumer choices are interconnected, and proposes steps to reform the food system.
ULTRA-PROCESSED PEOPLE
In Ultraprocessed People, Chris Van Tulleken explores the alarming impact of processed foods on our health. He explains how these foods, often loaded with artificial ingredients and additives, contribute to the rising rates of obesity and chronic diseases. Van Tulleken uncovers the complexities of the food industry, revealing the challenges consumers face in making healthier choices, and calls for a reevaluation of our eating habits and food production systems.
HOW NOT TO DIE
Dr. Michael Greger has been speaking out on the need for systemic change for years. His book How Not to Die reveals how a plant-based diet can prevent and even reverse chronic diseases. Each chapter focuses on a specific condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, or cancer, and outlines the most effective foods to combat these ailments.
NUTRITIONFACTS.ORG is also his science-based nonprofit organization that offers the latest in nutrition research in simplified form.
IN DEFENSE OF FOOD & FOOD RULES
Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food and Food Rules, provide a critique of the industrialized food industry and offer simple, practical advice for healthier eating. He examines the flaws of the modern Western diet, arguing that the focus on individual nutrients and processed foods has led to declining health. He promotes a return to traditional eating habits with his guiding principle: "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants."
FIBER FUELED
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (Dr. B) is a champion of the gut micriobiome. In Fiber Fueled, he explains the power of a plant-based diet rich in fiber to transform gut health and overall wellness. Drawing on the latest scientific research and experience as a gastroenterologist, Bulsiewicz explains how a diverse, plant-based diet can optimize the microbiome and prevent chronic diseases. He provides a clear and actionable roadmap for readers, complete with meal plans, recipes, and tips for incorporating more fiber into their diets.