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 isnt a healthy way to start the day That milk doesnt build bones and eggs arent 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 theres so much changing and conflicting information flying around that its impossible to know where to look for sound advice. And decades of misguided common sense foodindustry 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 weve 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 foods 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 mythbusting insights easytounderstand science and delicious wholesome recipes Food What the Heck Should I Eat is a nononsense guide to achieving optimal weight and lifelong health. show more