Dr. Michael Greger, MD, FACLM
A Comprehensive Analysis of Evidence-Based Nutrition
Physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues.
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Evidence-Based Nutrition
Physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues.
Visit NutritionFacts.org
Dr. Michael Greger (born October 25, 1972) is an American physician, author, and speaker on public health issues, best known for his advocacy of a whole-food, plant-based diet and his opposition to animal-derived food products.
After graduating from the Cornell University School of Agriculture, Dr. Greger attended Tufts University School of Medicine. His career has been dedicated to researching and educating the public about nutrition and its role in preventing, treating, and reversing chronic diseases.
As the founder of NutritionFacts.org, Dr. Greger has pioneered a unique approach to nutritional education - examining thousands of studies from scientific literature and distilling their findings into accessible, evidence-based videos and articles.
Dr. Greger serves as a physician, author, and internationally recognized professional speaker on a number of important public health issues. He has testified before Congress and has lectured at the Conference on World Affairs, the National Institutes of Health, and countless universities.
Dr. Greger advocates for a diet centered around unprocessed or minimally processed plant foods: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. His nutritional recommendations are continuously updated based on the latest peer-reviewed scientific research.
Central to Dr. Greger's philosophy is the idea that the overwhelming majority of premature deaths can be prevented through simple dietary and lifestyle changes. He emphasizes that most of the leading causes of death in developed countries are not just preventable but reversible through proper nutrition.
Dr. Greger emphasizes foods with the highest nutrient-to-calorie ratios, believing that micronutrient adequacy is key to optimal health and disease prevention.
He recommends avoiding or limiting animal products, added sugars, refined grains, and processed foods that can contribute to chronic inflammation and disease.
Rather than relying on convention or tradition, Dr. Greger bases his recommendations solely on scientific evidence, constantly refining his advice as new research emerges.
Dr. Greger has developed a unique methodology for evaluating and communicating nutritional science. Each year, he and his team review thousands of the most recent peer-reviewed studies across medical journals worldwide.
His approach prioritizes:
Dr. Greger follows a strict hierarchy of evidence, avoiding industry-funded studies when possible and always disclosing potential conflicts of interest in research he cites.
Gathering thousands of studies from scientific literature
Assessing study quality, methodology, and relevance
Combining findings to develop practical recommendations
Translating complex science into accessible content
Dr. Greger's first major book examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America and explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical approaches. The book also includes Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen — a checklist of the foods we should consume every day.
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In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Greger hones in on the optimal criteria to enable weight loss while considering how specific foods can help with certain conditions. The book explores the cutting-edge science of weight control, synthesizing thousands of studies to reveal evidence-based weight loss strategies.
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A collection of over 100 recipes featuring Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen foods, designed to help prevent and reverse disease.
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Featuring meal-planning strategies and 100+ recipes specifically designed for weight management based on nutritional science.
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Dr. Greger's nonprofit website featuring thousands of videos and articles analyzing the latest in evidence-based nutrition research.
Visit the websiteThe Daily Dozen is Dr. Greger's simple checklist of foods to include in your diet every day. Based on comprehensive research, it represents the optimal foods for preventing chronic disease and promoting longevity.
Rather than focusing on what to avoid, the Daily Dozen emphasizes what to include in your diet to maximize health benefits. Each category represents the minimum recommended servings per day.
Dr. Greger has also created a free Daily Dozen app (available for Android and iOS) to help people track their daily intake of these important food groups.
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