Virtually all diet books go on about weight as if it's the be-all and end-all. Yes, it is very important but actually it's just one factor in achieving good health. This book will show you the others - unlike the diet books! It will educate you on a range of food & health-related issues. Take nutrition for example - you'll soon see where you're going wrong here! Fat and cholesterol are two more - get the lowdown on both. It evaluates common diet plans, and highlights foods you should and shouldn't be eating. So-called 'superfoods' are put under the microscope as well.The book looks at an eating plan known as Intermittent Fasting. This offers a range of health benefits and most people should try it. Then there is the processed food industry - learning how this operates is essential for anyone seeking good health - what you will discover here will, quite literally shock, horrify and outrage you.