"Why We Get Sick" discusses Bikman's explorations on why insulin resistance has become so common and why it matters to human health. The author argues that the spread of chronic illnesses cannot be helped unless we recognize the problem of insulin resistance and take steps to reverse it. Bikman also gives a plan based on facts to stop this trend and ways to stop it from happening. He lists helpful foods and meal suggestions, provides easy exercise principles, and more. This book is full of surprising research and practical advice to improve everyone's health.