What is a truly healthy diet? Knowing that poor diet is a driver for acute and chronic health conditions, many seek objective guidance. It is increasingly difficult to decide whether diet advice is based on facts or opinion, whether it is beneficial or detrimental. A host of diets promise weight loss or a healthier life style but a jungle of claims, myths and misconceptions is adding to the confusion. In these pages we are looking at all the evidence of a truly healthy diet. We identify strengths and weaknesses of current research, separate facts from fiction and aim to create a reliable guide to a healthier and longer life.