I tried the original rice diet about 25 years ago. It was fantastic and simple. This info in this book looks good but I just don't find it inspiring. I think they are trying to give a more rounded approach. I only use the rice diet in phase one to jump start weight loss, maybe two or three weeks. After that, the recommendations are similar to what all health professionals are recommending: fiber foods, grains, seeds, nuts, fruits/veggies, Omega three fish, low protein, hydration, and lots of consistent exerices, oh and decent suppliments. The recipes look too complicated and one reviewer mentioned expensive. I'm going to stick with the original inspirational one which is very effective, relatively short time to do it, and best of all SIMPLE to follow and prepare. I wish I could find that one and buy it instead of this 'up dated' version.