The Best Diet Books of All Time

Discover the most influential diet books, recommended by leaders, experts, and readers worldwide

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Recommendations by Richard Branson, Tony Robbins, Steve Jobs, Jack Dorsey and 168 others

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Book Cover of Abby Langer RD - Good Food, Bad Diet: The Habits You Need to Ditch Diet Culture, Lose Weight, and Fix Your Relationship with Food Forever

By Abby Langer RD – Registered dietitian and nutrition expert (you?) 

4.94
| 2021 | 256 Pages
Recommended for: 
Individuals seeking a healthier relationship with food. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn how diet culture affects your relationship with food and body image.
  • Discover practical strategies to enjoy food without guilt or shame.
  • Understand the science behind nutrition and its impact on health.
  • Explore the reasons behind your eating habits and how to change them.
  • Gain insights into making sustainable lifestyle changes without restrictive diets.
Reviews:
Science-Based
Readable
Honest Approach
Practical Tips
Empowering
Excessive Swearing
Repetitive
  • #27 Best Seller in Weight Watchers Diet on Amazon
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
Recommended by Carly Watters, Timothy Caulfield, James Fell and 3 others
Carly WattersLove this #GoodFoodBadDiet profile ⁦langernutrition⁩!
‘Her book addresses the psychology around eating, as well as the ever-changing state of science about what qualifies as “good food.”’
⁦SimonSchusterCA⁩
Timothy CaulfieldLanger’s new book has a simple, but much needed, message: ditch the diet culture. Hear, hear! This highly readable book maps a hype-free path to a realistic, sustainable, and healthy relationship with food and eating. Along the way—with clarity and humor—Langer takes on celebrity culture, the diet and wellness industries, and our society’s wayward obsession with youth and thinness. A timely, fun, and science-informed read!
James FellIn a world overflowing with nutritional nonsense, Abby Langer is the rare expert bringing light to dietary darkness. Good Food, Bad Diet is exceptional
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Book Cover of Michael Greger M.D. FACLM, Gene Stone - How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease

By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM – New York Times bestselling author and physician (you?) and 1 more 

4.94
| 2015 | 576 Pages
Recommended for: 
Health enthusiasts and professionals. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn how a plant-based diet can prevent chronic diseases and improve overall health.
  • Discover the top causes of premature death and how to combat them with nutrition.
  • Understand the importance of whole foods in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
  • Explore actionable steps to incorporate healthier eating habits into daily life.
  • Recognize the scientific evidence supporting dietary changes for better health outcomes.
  • To become virtually heart-attack proof, you need to get your LDL cholesterol at least under 70 mg/dL
  • The optimal LDL cholesterol level is probably 50 or 70 mg/dL, and apparently, the lower, the better
  • What are some of the truly potassium-rich foods? The healthiest common whole-food sources are probably greens, beans, and sweet potatoes
Reviews:
Well-Researched
Engaging Read
Practical Advice
Science-Backed
Inspiring
Repetitive
Too Detailed
  • #1 Best Seller in Food Counters on Amazon
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
Recommended by Ted Rubin, Vegan Olive, Mariana Camarena and 11 others
Ted RubinLoving the new name I have for Dr. Michael Gregor’s book, the one that moved me to be a vegan How Not To Die, just shared with me by a colleague I sent to the book to…
He looks great and told me he loved the book… “How Not To Kill Yourself” ❤️
Vegan OliveI've just finished reading Dr Gregers book 'How Not To Die' nutrition_facts ..what an fantastic read about #vegan nutrition
Mariana CamarenaThis is the way I start my 2020, excited, motivated and thankful with Dr. Michael Greger for this book, a must for all my collegues around the world. Follow now nutrition_facts
#NutricionActiva
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Diet Book made by AI

By TailoredRead – AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
Learn Diet faster with a book created specifically for you by state-of-the-art AI. Our AI has vast knowledge of Diet, and will craft a custom-tailored book for you in just 10 minutes. This tailored book addresses YOUR unique interests, goals, knowledge level, and background. Available for online reading, PDF download, and Kindle, your custom book will provide personalized insights to help you learn faster, expand your horizons, and accomplish your goals. Embark on your Diet learning journey with a personalized book - made exclusively for you.
Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get a Diet book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
  • Receive a book precisely matching your background and level of knowledge
  • Select which topics you want to learn, exclude the topics you don't
  • Define your learning goals and let your book guide you to accomplish them
  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
Reviews:
Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of Dr. Mark Hyman MD - The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World (The Dr. Mark Hyman Library, 10)

By Dr. Mark Hyman MD – Twelve-time bestselling author and functional medicine expert (you?) 

4.93
| 2021 | 272 Pages
Recommended for: 
Health-conscious individuals and diet enthusiasts. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn how to combine paleo and vegan diets for optimal health and longevity.
  • Discover practical tips for healthy eating and meal preparation.
  • Understand the importance of food as medicine in preventing chronic diseases.
  • Explore recipes that promote a balanced and nutritious diet.
  • Gain insights into the relationship between diet and overall well-being.
Reviews:
Informative
Practical Approach
Great Recipes
Health Insights
Easy to Understand
Complicated Recipes
Not Vegan Friendly
  • #5 Best Seller in Paleo Cookbooks on Amazon
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
Recommended by Arianna Huffington, Bill Frist, Steven Gundry and 3 others
Arianna HuffingtonNow, more than ever, we need to utilize the power of food to help our society overcome the epidemic of chronic disease. The Pegan Diet offers an easy-to-implement solution for anyone to get started on their health journey using 21 basic principles that show how we can use food as medicine
Bill FristAnd after you check out our podcast, to learn more about the topics we discuss, pick up Dr. Hyman’s new book, The Pegan Diet. Great information & delicious, healthy recipes
Steven GundryOne of Dr. Hyman’s greatest attributes is the ability to change his mind and advice when new evidence and studies prompt course corrections in his recommendations. This humble and laudable ability is on display in The Pegan Diet, where hard and fast ‘rules’ give way to savvy, doable guidelines for achieving optimal short and long-term health. If great eating advice, without the ‘my way or the highway’ philosophy, is what you seek, buy this book!
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