Book excerpt: This book presents a summary of convincing evidence that human health is closely related to the whole foods we choose to eat. This book presents a summary of convincing evidence that human health is closely related to the whole foods we choose to eat. A primary example is reported from people who consume largely whole plant foods but very little animal-source foods. This book explains the basics for adopting the whole plant food lifestyle to resolve and reverse diet-induced diseases in exchange for vigorous health.