The Fast Track One-Day Detox Diet by Ann Louise Gittleman M.S. (2005, Hardcover)

The title lures you in with the promise of a one day diet. However, the actual One Day Detox Diet takes 11 days to execute. There is a 7 day prequel diet, the fast day and then 3 days of sequel diet. So you need to devote 11 days to this diet. I needed to study the book for a couple of days and then do the shopping before beginning. It tells you to choose 1 from column A, 2 from column B and stay away from certain foods, but there is not a list of YES foods and NO foods. I had many questions, such as was spinach ok? It wasn't on the green/leafy list. The diet ain't easy to figure out or follow but there is a website full of helpful hints. The book did contain much useful information. In fact, too much! It is okay to skip certain chapters, especially if you do not need to know exactly how your colon works. My husband and I did it last month; I lost 7 pounds but have gained back 2 already. Lastly, you have to adhere to the diet quite strictly so find 11 days with no social events going on.