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.