For years, we’ve been told stories about food that simply aren’t true. They’ve been repeated so many times — by advertisers, food companies, and even institutions we’re supposed to trust — that they’ve become ingrained as cultural “truths.”

• Meat builds muscle.
• Milk builds strong bones.
• Eggs are nature’s perfect protein.
• Seafood is the healthiest source of omega-3s.
• Honey is medicine.
• Supplements can replace food.

These are not harmless little slogans. They are lies we eat — and they are costing us our health.

That’s why I wrote The Lies We Eat: The Truth That Heals. It’s not another technical nutrition manual. It’s a book designed for everyone, written in plain language, that strips away the confusion and gives readers what they really need: truth, clarity, and practical steps to take back control of their health.

The Problem with the Health Industry

We are living in a world of information overload. Every time you scroll through your phone or walk down a grocery aisle, you are bombarded with conflicting advice. Low-carb, high-protein, keto, paleo, “fortified” foods, “heart-healthy” labels, miracle pills, and weekend nutrition certifications. It’s no wonder people feel paralyzed.

And here’s the reality: much of what we’ve been taught wasn’t designed to help us — it was designed to sell to us. The food industry markets products for profit, not health. The pharmaceutical industry sells pills for symptoms, not solutions. And the supplement industry convinces us that health can be bottled, when in truth, it can’t.

The Lies We Eat: The Truth That Heals exists to cut through the noise. It reveals not just the nutritional science, but also the cultural myths and marketing tricks that have shaped how we think about food.

How This Book Is Different

I’ve written other books before — The P53 Diet & Lifestyle, How You Are Being Poisoned, Understanding Hormones, Enzymes & Cell Receptors, and Taste Versus Cancer. Each of them dives deep into the science of health, disease, and nutrition. They’re rich with research and detail for readers who want in-depth understanding.

But this book is different.

The Lies We Eat: The Truth That Heals is not about overwhelming you with pathways, molecules, or biochemistry. It’s about clarity. It’s about giving you the big picture — in a way that’s easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to apply.

Each chapter focuses on one big idea — whether it’s nutrient deficiencies, animal products, toxins, food labels, or exercise — and then breaks it down into:

• Key Takeaways – clear summaries of the most important truths.
• Action Steps – practical things you can do today.
• A Closing Message – a motivational reminder that reinforces the chapter’s lesson.

This structure means you don’t just read the book — you can live it.

One of the biggest differences in this book is the focus on myths.

In our culture, myths aren’t just stories. They become habits, traditions, and excuses. When people believe they “need meat for protein” or “need milk for calcium,” they act on those beliefs — and end up with clogged arteries, brittle bones, diabetes, cancer, and inflammation.

When people think supplements can make up for a poor diet, they never change their eating patterns. When they believe oils are “heart-healthy,” they keep cooking with substances that damage blood vessels.

Every myth costs us — not just money, but years of health. The Lies We Eat: The Truth That Heals calls those myths out for what they are and replaces them with truth.

This book didn’t come out of nowhere. It’s the product of years of research, consultation, and lived experience.

I’ve worked directly with people battling cancers and chronic diseases, helping them shift their diets and lifestyles. I’ve seen hope come back into people’s eyes when they realize they are not powerless. I’ve watched energy, clarity, and healing return as people move away from harmful foods and embrace plants.

And I haven’t done this alone. My wife, Lisa, is the owner of P53 Food Carts that brings healing meals that will be coming to Bend, Oregon soon, making plant-based food convenient, accessible, and delicious. Truett Standefer, a life coach, is studying at P53 University to become a certified plant-based nutrition specialist after experiencing the benefits of the P53 Diet in his own life. You can visit him at lumen8life.com.

Together, we’re building what I call the P53 ecosystem: books, education, food, and community. The Lies We Eat: The Truth That Heals is a cornerstone of that ecosystem — the book anyone can read to understand the truth.

What Readers Will Gain

When you pick up The Lies We Eat: The Truth That Heals, you’ll learn:

• Why nutrient deficiencies are common even in wealthy nations.
• How animal products — meat, dairy, eggs, seafood, and even honey — harm the body despite their marketing halos.
• How processed fats and sugars weaken your terrain.
• The dangers of pills and supplements when they replace, instead of support, real food.
• The truth about toxins, additives, dyes, and pesticides.
• How to read food labels with new eyes.
• Why plants — fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds — are the foundation of healing.
• The role of exercise and lifestyle in shaping your future health.

And you’ll gain more than just information. You’ll gain a plan. Each chapter will leave you with action steps you can begin immediately — small, doable changes that add up to major transformation.

Why You Should Read It Now

Here’s the hard truth: the longer we wait, the harder it gets. Chronic disease doesn’t arrive overnight — it builds year after year. Every myth we keep believing, every unhealthy choice we keep repeating, pushes us closer to illness.

But the flip side is just as true: every positive change moves us toward healing.

Switching one meal a day. Walking 30 minutes. Cutting one toxin. Replacing one habit. These are the kinds of changes that add years to your life and life to your years.

This book gives you the clarity and confidence to start now.

I didn’t write The Lies We Eat: The Truth That Heals to impress scientists or compete with medical journals. I wrote it to empower people. To give you, the reader, a way to break free from the lies, see the truth, and take control of your health.

If you’ve ever felt confused about nutrition… if you’ve ever wondered why you keep hearing conflicting advice… if you’ve ever felt powerless in the face of disease or discouraged by failed diets… this book is for you.

It’s time to stop outsourcing your health. It’s time to stop believing the lies. It’s time to discover the truth that heals.