#1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Mark Hyman sorts through
the conflicting research on food to give us the skinny on what to eat.
Did you know that eating oatmeal actually isn't a healthy way to start
the day? That milk doesn't build bones, and eggs aren't the devil?
Even the most health conscious among us have a hard time figuring out
what to eat in order to lose weight, stay fit, and improve our health.
And who can blame us? When it comes to diet, there's so much changing
and conflicting information flying around that it's impossible to know
where to look for sound advice. And decades of misguided "common sense,"
food-industry lobbying, bad science, and corrupt food polices and
guidelines have only deepened our crisis of nutritional confusion,
leaving us overwhelmed and anxious when we head to the grocery store.
Thankfully, bestselling author Dr. Mark Hyman is here to set the record
straight. In Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? -- his most
comprehensive book yet -- he takes a close look at every food group and
explains what we've gotten wrong, revealing which foods nurture our
health and which pose a threat. From grains to legumes, meat to dairy,
fats to artificial sweeteners, and beyond, Dr. Hyman debunks
misconceptions and breaks down the fascinating science in his signature
accessible style.
He also explains food's role as powerful medicine capable of reversing
chronic disease and shows how our food system and policies impact the
environment, the economy, social justice, and personal health, painting
a holistic picture of growing, cooking, and eating food in ways that
nourish our bodies and the earth while creating a healthy society. With
myth-busting insights, easy-to-understand science, and delicious,
wholesome recipes, Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? is a no-nonsense
guide to achieving optimal weight and lifelong health.
