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Little white lies and old wives' tales we've been told our entire lives that are actually not true or supported by any research. 

Grilling meat causes cancer because there were multiple carcinogens found when the meat was done grilling.  Is grilling meat dangerous and can it really be linked to cancer?

Carbohydrates turn into glucose (blood sugar), which your body uses for energy. You must eat lots of carbohydrates to fuel your brain and to give other body parts the energy to function properly. Is this true? Does our body not make glucose naturally? 

Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke and certain cancers are all health risks linked to eating high amounts of red meat. However, red meat is actually very nutritious and a great source of protein, iron, vitamin B12, zinc, and other important nutrients. What are the lies the book debunks regarding health risks and red meat?

Fiber is important for keeping the gut healthy and for preventing/relieving constipation. Is this true? Is there a real connection where eating fiber can also prevent colon cancer? 

Everybody needs some sun exposure to produce vitamin D but can excessive exposure cause skin cancer? We've been told to always use sunblock/SPF when out in the sun but is sunlight really the enemy? What are the benefits we actually don't hear about that come from sunlight exposure?  

Is there vitamin D in breastmilk? Should we really use vitamin D drops as a supplement? What are some natural ways we can get this vitamin in our bodies? 

Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make. How important is it for our bodies and how does it help with our health?

Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland situated at the base of the front of your neck. Hormones produced by the thyroid gland have an enormous impact on your health, affecting all aspects of your metabolism. But what creates a healthy thyroid? What are the complications in the usual testing process and how do you get a proper diagnosis?

Can too much calcium in your blood weaken your bones, create kidney stones, and interfere with how your heart and brain work? Should we be scared of calcium?