I saw Steven Pratt on the Oprah show and was drawn to how simple he made healthy eating seem. I think this book is full of fascinating information on how to eat healthier, and how proper eating can impact your long term health. My only criticism would be with the daily menus. While most of the dishes sound delicious, the breakfast and lunch recipes are far too involved for what most people have time to fix. One lunch recipe took 50 minutes to cook, not to mention prep time. Only on the weekend would I have the time or inclination to make most of those dishes and that defeats the point of adding these foods to your daily life. However, I have found ways to add some of these foods to what I already eat, and this book has certainly made me more aware of what I buy at the supermarket. All in all I'd say it's a wonderful resource to get started on healthier eating. Well worth the money!