Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?

by Mark Hyman

Book Overview

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Bestselling author Dr. Mark Hyman sorts through the conflicting research on food to provide "a clear roadmap for the confused eater" (Sanjay Gupta, MD)

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 so much, including: The environment The economy Social justice And personal health
Throughout this groundbreaking book, Dr. Hyman paints 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316338869
• ISBN13: 9780316338868
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: Little, Brown Spark
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

What the heck to eat for good health?

Dr. Hyman wrote this book for good advice of the food available to consume. He presented his case in a detail with the information of testing for what is good, back and ugly. Life is a good choice what to put in our body whether came the real plants or in industrial plants loaded with fats, sugar and make them toxic to you healthy, body and mind! It is a book covered in detail on meats, dairy, sugar, nuts and seeds, fruits and vegetables. He included a ten days menu for the variety to enjoy the three meals with drinks. Follow Dr. Hyman for health, safety and longevity.