How Not to Die
Diet
Drink at least five glasses of liquid.

Drink at least five glasses of liquid.

from How Not to Die: Daily Dozen by Michael Greger

The healthiest drink is water, followed by tea and coffee. Interestingly, according to scientists, whole milk is as bad as beer. Some diseases have been linked with drinking it, such as prostate and aggressive ovarian cancer. Not drinking enough water is linked with various problems such as falls and fractures, heat stroke, heart disease, lung disorders, kidney disease, and more.

How to Apply This

Examples: black tea, chai tea, coffee, earl grey tea, green tea, hot chocolate, jasmine tea, matcha tea, peppermint tea, water, white tea.

Daily recommendation: 5 servings per day

Serving size:

  • One glass (12 ounces, 350ml)

Note: Avoid using sugar and sweeteners, as they do not provide any nutrition and can even damage your body.

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