Did you know that eating oatmeal actually isn't a healthy way to start the day? That milk doesn't build bones? 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. 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 nutritional confusion. Dr. Mark Hyman is here to set the record straight. 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, Dr. Hyman debunks misconceptions and breaks down the fascinating science. He explains food's role as powerful medicine capable of reversing chronic disease, 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, this is a no-nonsense guide to achieving optimal weight and lifelong health. Mark Hyman received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Ottawa. He is the director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. He is the author of Eat Fat, Get Thin; The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet; and The Blood Sugar Solution.