Food Fix Summary

Summary of Food Fix Book by Dr. Mark Hyman

Name: Food Fix
Rating: 4.5 (1663 reviews)
Author: Dr. Mark Hyman

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Food Fix is a tidbit on nutritional hygiene that focuses on the importance of what we eat as a way to improve our overall well-being. Our food plays a vital role in our growth and daily functioning and you’re about to understand how. Dr. Mark Hyman is a renowned leader, educator, speaker, and advocate in the ﬁelds of functional medicine and nutrition. He is the board president for clinical affairs at the Institute for Functional Medicine. He is also the founder and director of the UltraWellness Center and the head of strategy and innovation for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. In addition, Dr. Hyman is the host of The Doctor's Farmacy—a podcast on health, wellness, food, and politics. He is also an adviser and guest co-host on The Dr. Oz Show. "There is only one place that nearly everything that matters in the world today converges: our food and our food system." ~ Dr. Mark Hyman

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The general food system around the globe is one filled with too many unhealthy diet choices

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Food is the central point of most of our world's crises. This might come off as exaggerated and unbelievable. Still, the food we consume is actually the primary cause of the evil we see in our world today — death, disability, and suffering. Over the last years, our diet has radically transformed, and now, we tend to eat a diet of increasingly ultra-processed foods made from a handful of crops like wheat, corn, and soy.

The implications of the food we eat extend to every part of our existence — our communities, the planet, and the global economy.

Processed food and sugar served in schools pose a threat to our children's achievements because it affects their ability to learn. In addition, the constant consumption of this unhealthy food affects a child's intellect, mood, and attitude. The security of the U.S. is under severe threat because many young Americans are not fit for service and many soldiers are overweight. A food fix is needed to reverse the current epidemic of diseases, climate change, protect the environment and revive the economy. Yes, food can do that much.

In this summary, you will learn about the food crisis we are currently experiencing and understand why ﬁxing our food system is central to our overall well–being. You will also learn about the agencies responsible for driving the catastrophe and those providing hope and a path to ﬁxing our dysfunctional food system.

The policies and businesses that drive our current system must change to support a reimagined food system from ﬁeld to fork and beyond. ~ Dr. Mark Hyman

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There is a global issue of bad food which is unhealthy and definitely not good for the economy

According to a study carried out by Global Burden of Disease, more than 11 million people died from a poor diet in 2017. Also, billions of people globally are sick and overweight from eating unhealthy foods. This is majorly due to the lack of fruits and vegetables in the diet. It's sad that despite the government's recommendations that we should consume mostly fruits and vegetables, very few farmers in America are growing fruits and vegetables on their farmlands. Most farmers are growing crops like wheat, corn and soy that get turned into ultra – processed foods, which are very deadly. Most of our diet comprises processed foods, and there is every cause to worry because according to a research conducted by Laure Schnabel et al., for every 10% of processed food eaten, the death risk increases by 14%. So, that literally means a higher death rate because we support the production of food that makes us sick, overweight, and harms the environment, not the production of healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

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third key point

Our food system does have a role to play in the global epidemic of chronic diseases

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The costs of chronic diseases and other poor–diet–induced issues are enormous and a burden to the economy

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Fixing health care problems is more than just cutting Medicare for all and should be taken seriously

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Find the most suitable diet for yourself and stick to it to live a healthy life and increase your life–span

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The government has a significant role to play in the food fix because they can enact policies to ensure a good diet

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The deceptive ways food industries gain public support in promoting unhealthy food

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To be healthier and increase your life–span you need to reimagine your food system and agriculture

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What is Food Fix about?

In "Food Fix," Dr. Mark Hyman presents a compelling argument for the urgent need to transform our broken food system. Exploring the detrimental effects of industrialized food on our health, economy, communities, and the environment, Hyman offers practical solutions to reclaim our well-being and create a sustainable future. With a focus on the power of individual choices, this book serves as a guide to making informed decisions about what we eat, ultimately leading to a healthier and more resilient world.

Who should read Food Fix

Health-conscious individuals seeking sustainable solutions for their well-being.
Economists and policymakers interested in the intersection of food and economy.
Environmentalists and community activists advocating for a healthier planet.

Topics in Food Fix

Food Health Community Building Nutrition Sustainable Living Environmentalism Agriculture Climate Change Public Health Social Justice Activism

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