The primary cause of weight gain and disease is what we eat. Dr. Greger's new book "How Not To Diet" empowers us with the knowledge on how to live a healthy, obesity-free life without dieting. If you are not familiar with Dr. Michael Greger, you should be. He is a physician, best selling author, and internationally recognized professional speaker on a number of important health issues. He is the founder of the non-profit NutritionFacts.org and the author of the New York Times bestseller "How Not To Die." In a nutshell, Dr. Greger relies on the gold standard of medical research and devotes his life to the science of nutrition so we can live a long and healthy life. It is a great honor to have him on my podcast. Today, Dr. Greger discusses his new book "How Not To Diet," being released on December 10, 2019. "How Not To Diet; The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss" explores all the cutting-edge science behind long-term weight loss success. In addition, Dr. Greger hones in on the optimal criteria to enable weight loss while considering how these foods affect our health. And he lays out the key ingredients of the ideal weight-loss diet. He also reveals the twenty-one weight loss accelerators available to our bodies. All included in "How Not To Diet." Above all, topics covered in today's podcast include fasting, time restrictive eating, metabolic boosters, and exercising. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Greger. Please pre-order "How Not To Diet" here. All pre-sales help Dr. Greger spread the plant-based message on the New York Times bestselling list. If you would like to join Dr. Greger and I on a 5-day, all-inclusive retreat called Balance For Life in Deerfield, Florida, click on this link. And use coupon code OrdinaryVeganfor $100.00 off for each guest. The program,the speakers, the all-plant based food menu, and the beautiful beachfront location will make this a life-changing wellness retreat. So, please join us February 28 through March 3, 2020. You can find all my recipes, my vegan CBD products, and all the resources you need to live a long and healthy life at OrdinaryVegan.net. Join our healthy community on Facebook, which is over 310,000 strong. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram for exclusive content.