The Weight Loss Cure They Don't Want You to Know About by Kevin Trudeau (2007, Hardcover)

I was PSYCHED when I watched the TV program about this book by Kevin Trudeau called THE WEIGHT LOSS CURE "THEY" DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT. I got it and immediately read it and I was very very disappointed in it! The tv infomercial claims "you can do this in the privacy of your own home" but it's NOT true! The 2nd "phase" of the program REQUIRES YOU TO GET AN INJECTION FROM A LICENSED PHYSICIAN OF A CONTROVERSIAL 'SERUM' THAT MY PHYSICIAN ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT GIVE ME AS I DO NOT HAVE AN 'ILLNESS' THAT NORMALLY REQUIRES THIS KIND OF INJECTION TREATMENTS (is mostly given to people having a "growth" deficiency to "help them grow"). So, in my opinion, this book is being advertised falsely because you CANNOT do this in your "own home" as you require these injections for the 'cure' to work. VERY DISAPPOINTED...MINE WAS SHIPPED BACK ASAP! SAVE YOUR MONEY!

THE DUDE IS A SERIOUS CON ARTIST... HE EVEN ADMITS HE WAS IN THE BIG HOUSE,HE IS A QUACK....HE GOES ON AND ON ... HE REPEATS HIMSELF SOOOO MUCH IT BECOMES VERY ANNNOYING, DON,T WASTE YOUR TIME MONEY OR ANYTHING ELSE,NUFF SAID.

Even if you don't want to follow the phase 2 of the plan, he has many great ideas to become healthy and lose weight. I would have never thought of some of the things he describes that make us gain weight. I am on phase one and have already lost weight. I can't wait to start the actual weight loss phase (two).

The only drawback is that eating healthy does cost more.

My intuition told me not to buy a Kevin Trudeau book in the first place, but of course he made it sound so appealing on the infomercial. Upon reading the book, it's clear that my intuition was correct.

First of all, he repeats the same thoughts and ideas over a course of 80-100 pages that clearly could have been stated in about 10-20 (and that might be a stretch). (And if I ever read or hear the word "debunked" again I think I'll scream!)

Second, he mentions that Dr. "Fritz" tries unsuccessfully to meet with Dr. Simeons but then decides to take a year off to pursue his own work. In that year off he makes appearances, one being on Oprah. Now mind you, on the next page Trudeau states that the NEXT year Fritz finally gets approval to meet Simeons and the year is 1970. Wait a minute - Oprah did NOT have a show in 1969, which would have been the year the Fritz "took off" according to the book.

And again, he lists several "to do" items (48 maybe? - I don't have the book in front of me) to do in Phase 1 of the protocol, but two of those items (liver cleanse and something else) he says not to do until AFTER Phase 3. So then why are they on the "to do" list for Phase 1? Sheesh....

Remember folks, this is the same guy who was on an infomercial a few years back singing the praises of the Atkins Diet like it was the return of the Messiah, and now he's criticizing the very diet that he was promoting.

I will give him some credit. A lot of the stuff he suggests is valid, such as eating organic, drinking lots of water, avoiding trans fats and artificial sweeteners, walking, and doing resistance training. But one can find more credible information in Michael Thurmond's Six Week Body Makeover book and Dr. Nicholas Perricone's Perricone Promise book. The nutritional advice in Bill Phillips' Body for Life is great also.

I've combined ideas from the aforementioned sources, and have lost 21 pounds since December and have lost it while eating anything I want on the weekends, and adhering to a simple diet of whole foods during the week. The weight has come off slow and steady, which means I have never had the haggard look. In fact, my skin has never looked better, thanks to all the almonds, salmon, and olive oil I'm eating.

Please take all these reviews seriously and just be a little patient if you still want to buy the book. I figure we'll all be selling our books back on Ebay for a fraction of what we paid for them. (And I'm sure there are several EBayers out there like me who never received positive feedback from the 10poundsin2days.com seller. Beware - they refuse to post feedback even when you write them and ask them to!)

Note added on March 22: Received a message from 10poundsin2days.com letting me know that they only post feedback every 2 weeks. They posted positive feedback for me, so I take back what I said above and thank them for the positive feedback!

When is everyone going to learn that Kevin is nothing but a CON ARTIST!!!!!
If anyone/spa/company did have the weight cure-they would have written the book and advertised the products worldwide! But no, they waited until Kevin, the con artist, walked in the door and said, "Oh my gosh, now we can have you write the book and get all the credit!!!!" People need to wake up! If it sounds too good to be true, then it is false!!!!! Human bodies may have the ability to take extremes for a short period of time, but never last. Use what God gave you to make a decision: intelligence, common sense and doctors who have written great books, because they had to deal with others whose bodies are now ill, from extreme fad diets! Stay away from fast foods, eat healthy and do not eat after 7pm and exercise in moderation. Kevins plan 1 & 2: TAKE YOUR MONEY

Kevin Trudeau's "plan" has been proved time and time again to not work!!! He was supposed to be taken off of all of the networking available! Please do not waste your money on this book!!

This book is so absurd I actually laughed out loud while reading it! I can tell you in two sentences what Kevin considers a weight loss cure. Eat 500 calories (yes that's 500) per day and get injections of a substance found in pregnant womens urine and you will lose weight! Are you kidding me? These injections aren't even legal to be used for weight loss in the US and god knows how much they would cost if you could actually find a DR. to give them to you. And of course eating only 500 calories a day will cause you to lose weight. Are you kidding me? I'm just thankful I read the book right away and can still return it for my 30-day, money back guarantee.

HCG Worthless as Weight-Loss Aid

Stephen Barrett, M.D.

Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) is a hormone found in the urine of pregnant women. More than 50 years ago, Dr. Albert T. Simeons, a British-born physician, contended that HCG injections would enable dieters to subsist comfortably on a 500-calorie-a-day diet. He claimed that HCG would mobilize stored fat; suppress appetite; and redistribute fat from the waist, hips, and thighs [1]. There is no scientific evidence to support these claims [2-13]. Moreover, a 500-calorie (semi-starvation) diet is likely to result in loss of protein from vital organs, and HCG can cause other adverse effects. Gabe Mirkin, M.D., has noted:

At one time, HCG was the most widespread obesity medication administered in the United States. Some doctors liked it because it assured them of a steady clientele. Patients had to come in once a week for an injection [15].

Government Regulation

In 1976, the FTC ordered the Simeon Management Corporation, Simeon Weight Clinics Foundation, Bariatrics Management Corporation, C.M. Norcal, Inc., and HCG Weight Clinics Foundation and their officers to stop claiming that their HCG-based programs were safe, effective, and/or approved by the FDA for weight-control. Although the order did not stop the clinics from using HCG, it required that patients who contract for the treatment be informed in writing that:

THESE WEIGHT REDUCTION TREATMENTS INCLUDE THE INJECTION OF HCG, A DRUG WHICH HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF OBSITY OR WEIGHT CONTROL. THERE IS NO SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE THAT HCG INCEASES WEIGHT LOSS BEYOND THAT RESULTING FROM CALORIC RESTRICTION, THAT IT CAUSES A MORE ATTRACTIVE OR "NORMAL" DISTRIBUTION OF FAT, OR THAT IT DECREASES THE HUNGER AND DISCOMFORT ASSOCIATED WITH CALORIE-RESTRICTIVE DIETS [16].

Since 1975, the FDA has required labeling and advertising of HCG to state:

HCG has not been demonstrated to be effective adjunctive therapy in the treatment of obesity. There is no substantial evidence that it increases weight loss beyond that resulting from caloric restriction, that it causes a more attractive or "normal" distribution of fat, or that it decreases the hunger and discomfort associated with calorie-restricted diets.

Recent Promotion

Negative studies and government action reduced the use of HGC injections for weight control close to zero. However, during the past few months, Kevin Trudeau has been promoting them in his book, The Weight Loss Cure They Don't Want You to Know About [16], so there may be an increase in their use.

References

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Bosch B and others. Human chorionic gonadotrophin and weight loss. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. South African Medical Journal 77:185–189, 1990.
Carne S. The action of chorionic gonadotrophin in the obese. Lancet 2:1282–1284, 1961.
Craig LS and others. Chorionic gonadotrophin in the treatment of obese women. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 12:230–234, 1963.
Frank BW. The use of chorionic gonadotrophin hormone in the treatment of obesity. A double-blind study. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 14:133–136, 1964.
Greenway FL, Bray GA. Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG) in th

This book is all it promises to be. I am a medical professional who has struggled with weight my entire life. I read this book cover to cover, researched it thoroughly for 3 weeks to make sure it was safe. The people who are doing this diet are losing enormous amounts of weight without hunger or loss of energy. As for it being complicated and expensive...It costs less than many potions and pills out there, packaged diet food companies marketing their diet plans, gym memberships, gastric bypass, the list goes on. The Hcg is not difficult to get nor expensive and there are support groups and clinics all over that will mail you your supplies and provide emotional support. Hcg is a natural substance found in high levels in pregnant women so unless being pregnant is dangerous, it is very safe to use this product. Trudeau makes many recommendations such as eating organic, doing various cleanses etc. Many are controvercial, many make common sense. You can pick and choose for your own comfort level and the diet will still work. I feel sorry for all the people who gave this book a one star rating. I am sure they are contemplating cutting out a chunk of their large intestines to lose weight. That makes so much sense!!!! Good luck with that. And good luck to those of you with willpower and courage to change your life and improve your health.

Update 6/24/07. I've now been on the protocol for 37 days and have lost over 25 pounds. I've lost 5 1/4 inches in my waist and 2 1/2 inches off of each thigh. These are my problem areas, the "abnormal fat" KT discusses. I've never been able to lose weight in these areas before on any other diet despite low calories and exercising hours every day. I've had no hunger, minimal cravings and loads of energy as KT and Dr. Simeons promised. I've recommended the protocol to friends, everyone can see the difference. It works folks! Don't throw this book out before you research the possibilities.

Update 7/18/07 I've now completed the protocol with a total of a 31 pound weight loss in 43 days. I've lost 6.25 inches in my waist and 3.25 inches off of each thigh. I'm now 2 1/2 weeks into phase 3. I'm eating normally (over 2000) calories a day and MAINTAINING! Eggs, bacon, cheese, cream in my coffee, and lots of fruits and veggies. My cravings are gone and I'm never hungry.

Update to my previous posting:

I have finished 29 days of my hcg protocol. I have lost 25 lbs!!! I feel great, alot more energy. This has been the easiest weightloss program I have ever been on. I am very thankful I found Kevin's book. Contact me if I can be of help to anyone. M

I am now 12 days into the hcg protocol as outlined in Kevin's book using Dr Simeons method. I have now lost 18.5 lbs, I feel wonderful and I couldn't be happier with the results. Just take from the book what you can do and just do it.....you can have results like mine!!!!

Previously:
I too found the protocol in the book overwhelming at first. I don't have access or the money to spend on organic foods, colonics, spas etc. But the information in the book about Dr Simeons weight-loss protocol is very informative. Thousands of people have used his protocol since the 1950's. So I took in all the information that was feasible for me to do and put it in practice. Online I found a clinic that has been successfully using Dr Simeons system for the past 15 years. The hcg is shipped to me and I'm following their dietary program. In less than a week I have lost 8 1/2 lbs. I'm thrilled with the results and I feel great. Even though I don't agree with all of KT's writings if I had not read the Weight Loss Cure book I would have never found this rapid, safe system for weight-loss. For that I'm thankful

Don't waste your money buying stuff from Kevin Trudeau.

He says the same old things over and over and over again. There is not much, if anything, at all that hasn't been said elsewhere for free.

If you do buy something from him via the Internet or over the phone, be sure to check your bank statements. Regularly.

I had to file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau against this man. If you call for the "money back guarantee," either they won't answer the phone, or if they do answer the phone, you get hung up on.

With me, he charged my bank account 10 times for one item I purchased. After filing with the BBB, I finally got my money back after 7 months of getting the run around and much aggravation.

RUN--don't walk away from any "deals" he has. That includes this "so-called" book.

This guy is worse than an eBay scam artist! BEWARE!

If you purchase this book, you are only giving your money to a convicted felon and notorious thief who is now hiding behind the freedom of the press--instead of the TV cameras--to elude prosecution.

Unfortunately, this book reccomends that you eat 500 calories a day, and receive injections of a drug that no doctor will give you. It has a lot of really bad science and is just the next weight loss gimmik. Skip it.

Kevin Trudeau's book, "The Weight Loss Cure" has received controversial reviews, mainly based on negative occurrences of his past. However, the relevance of these reviews should be taken lightly in regards to his book, "The Weight Loss Cure" for one important reason- his book does not consist of his own theories & he does not claim to be a medical professional. Rather, he explains that the book is based on the theories of Dr. Simeons who dedicated years to studying the effects of hCG injections for weight loss & applied it to his patients for over 40 years with successful results.

"An absolute cure for obesity was discovered almost fifty years ago by a British medical doctor. Tens of thousands of people used this simple, inexpensive, safe medical treatment and achieved miraculous, fast, and permanent weight loss. Stubborn area fat deposits melted away. Body reshaping of the hips, thighs, buttocks, and waist was so dramatic it appeared as if the patients received liposuction! Amazingly, this medical breakthrough has been debunked, discredited, and suppressed by the American Medical Association, the Food and Drug Administration, and other medical establishments throughout the world. Now, for the first time in fifty years, this revolutionary breakthrough discovery, which permanently cures the condition of obesity, is being released to the public."

More and more doctors are agreeing with Trudeau's organic approach to the original 500 calorie diet, or very low calorie diet (VLCD) while others, such as Dr. Beluscio, the creator and advocate of oral hCG, completely disagree from any variations from the original protocol. While pharmacies rush to stock additional supplies of hCG, and health food stores up their orders of organic fruit, one thing is certain- Kevin Trudeau has brought new life to the HCG Diet, with thousands of new hCG dieters already losing a pound or more a day and quickly becoming believers!

Here's something else I saw on Ezine by C. Jones, as I was researching to find out if there's an alternative to taking the injections by using oral pills. Here's what I got on google:

The use of hCG for weight loss is once again gaining momentum with the help of 7 millions sales of Kevin Trudeau’s latest book, “The Weight Loss Cure.” Dozens of new websites including hCG Diet Info and numerous sub-sites to weight clinics and weight loss practitioners are springing up almost overnight. According to the editor of the hCG Diet Info website, their traffic levels have gone from a few dozen hits a week to several thousand a day almost immediately following Kevin Trudeau’s nightly infomercials.

Fact or Fad? Well, the jury is still out. hCG manufacturers declare that the hCG fertility drugs such as Pregnyl which are described in Trudeau’s book, have no effect regarding weight loss. On the other hand, long-term weight loss professionals and physicians offer thousands of hcg diet success stories. Research and reviews are posted on Dr. Belluscio’s website, hCG Obesity who also happened to have developed the highly demanded oral hCG pills.

I've run out of room for this article here on Ebay. Just do a search on google for "hcg pills jones" and it should be the first entry after the ads. Also, please vote on this and my other guides to help spread the word on this topic.
ALSO IMPORTANT! I am currently selling the ORIGINAL BOOK/STUDY by Dr Simeons for only $1.99 here on ebay. So if you want to go straight to the source, buy it here!

First let me tell I too was skeptical when it comes to weight loss books, etc. However, those of you who are open minded about things will see the beauty in all this. It is not strictly weight loss, it is a re-programming of the body so we can finally do away with the yo-yo syndrome all dieters experience. However, when you finish, you can not go back to fast foods and junk that you ate before. You just have to be smart about it.
Currently, I am 18 days into Phase 2 of the book, which requires injections of a hormone called Hcg (Human Chorionic gonadatrophin). During Phase 1, I dropped 10 lbs. and then plateaued (which is normal) until I went into phase 2. I am now down a total of 24 lbs. and going strong. Regardless of what you might think, IT WORKS! How dedicated are you? If you are someone like me that has struggled there whole life with weight issues, then you should consider this. This is not Trudeau's protocol, but one of the late Dr. A.T. Simeons out of Rome. You can get the original protocol on www.naturalcures.com and register (yes you have to pay) and see for yourself. FYI...my fasting blood sugar prior to starting was ranging from 134 - 154. That's Type II diabetes. Being that I have a family history, I needed to do something and medication was not an option for me. That would be letting the disease win. Now, on day 18 of Phase 2 of my protocol, my fasting blood sugar is now 91 and has been below the fasting blood sugar max of 99 for the last two weeks. Also, I give the shots to my self in the upper outer quadrant of my butt. No big deal. Most traditional doctors will frown upon this entire protocol. You need to find an alternative medical practitioner who is open minded about these things. I DID!!!!
BOTTOM LINE: It requires serious dedication for anyone embarking on this, BUT IT DOES WORK! How important is your health to YOU? You make the call. All those people making statements about this being bogus or whatever are either too lazy to do it or haven't really researched this the way I have. GOOD LUCK!!!

Don't take one person's word for it. Google this guy's name and you'll learn alot - - and you'll end up saving alot of money as you will not see him as such a great guy with the answers to the world's problems. Jail time included in his bio. He was reportedly banned from certain networks. Ah, well, some people get taken in easily and will blow their money anyway - - good luck to ya'!

I bought this book thinking that it would be a simple how to on weight loss. But just like everthing else in life, weight loss is never simple. After reading the book I felt hopeless, but then I started researching the core protocol the Kevin writes about in the book. It is possible to do this cure at home and it's not "like $200 a shot." There are companies both local and abroad that are willing to ship hcg to your home WITHOUT a prescription. You can get all the hcg that you will need for the six week protocol for prices starting around $50 dollars to upwards of $300 depending on how much you want and how you want it set up. The prices on the lower end involve mixing the hcg yourself and the higher price level gives you pre-loaded shots. But how can you put a price on health? How many diets have we all tried? How many exercise plans and health clubs have we all joined only to see either lackluster results? And then not only do you gain all of the weight back, but you add an extra 10-20 pounds. If you truly want to take charge of your life and your health then do your research. You will discover that, not only does this protocol work, but it will probably be your only answer to true, permanent weight loss. It does mean changing your eating habits as you know them and doing it permanently. It will involve drinking tons and i mean tons of water probably for the rest of your life, but we should be doing that anyway. I HATE WATER!!!! But i'm 30 years old and i'm getting married next year. I want to have a husband i can grow old with and kids that I can play with for more than 5 minutes without getting winded and not being able to play anymore. I am not willing to put a price tag on my health. What are you willing to do? Are you willing to take the chance that something "unconventional" might just work and give you the answers you seek? Or do you want to live in fear being fat, tired, and miserable for the rest of your life? I take unconventional anyday.

Actually..I was trying to be high bidder, saw the review area,clicked and read~ I give my deep appreciation to all who entered,it was very insightfull to me!!
I too listened to the infomercial...always looking to enlighten myself on health and having weight to loose always have a eye and ear open!! I too have tried several tactics to get rid of pounds not wanted...have come to conclusion that...God entended me to have a bit of meat on my bones, and wondering if every one now is trying for the so called NORM size....and damaging their health in the long run..have had the Med Fast which threw off Potassium levels to danger point and I adheared to the added vitamins you had to purchase-was faithfull to the Dr.visits @ over $100.00/visit.........DID LOOSE......however..once returning to eating...and not junk foods high cal. I wound up with more weight to work off. I truly am to the point I think.......Over excercising is not answer either........Juicing NOPE......Jenny Craig yes life time member me am!!! Too much salt stuck with them for over a year lost some but not really...ask about the salt amount in foods was told not enough to effect diet, however had phys.tell me it was too much! Who Knows anymore...It is my belief finally, That..be
1.) mindfull of your calorie intake,size considered,and activity
2.) restrict sugars,salts,fats,
3.) Use seasoners such as Lemons,Limes,honey,and so on naturals:notice salt is not a natual and seems to be a villian to my situation.
4.) Eat lots of Fish, Min.Red meats,chicken,beans and so on
5.) For that sugar need it seems everyone gets the urge for:head for Fruits
6.) Water.a clue I again learned from one of the many plans I have paid a fourtune for in past......however....you can consume too much, there again been there done that for I love Lemon/water combined
7.) Excercise~ wheather this be playing with your children~Grands, move move move, I personally have never heard of anyone using common sense and not trying to break records of some sort ever harming themselves with gentle movement and fun play with the children-just watch a child....all parts are moving-not trying to be some stand out-just goofing around-walking always a goodie!!! Mind you I have even made a mess of this,lolol on my treadmill~~~it seemed a bit boring to me so I put on music...and before I knew it I was jamming around and whala.........back mess up!! TV might be a better way to go if you are like myself and tend to jive up and place more moves than need be in the walking~
In the END....
A.) Positive Outlook on life
B.) Smile
C.) Love yourself
D.) Worry little over what Society says you should be to be NORMAL
E.) Focus on Others and making life better in someway for someone less than yourself
F.) Strive to be all you can be in all areas!
G.) Try to keep away from FAST QUICK fixes:Anything worth while be that health, relatioships, mental, reach inside yourself, get in touch with the inner most core of yourself-if you find there are areas need a bit of fine tuning strive to work on those over time!! My belief is God will go all the way with you!!& while doing so....will teach you all you need to know...and all he wants***** is in the end a Healthy life for you while here on earth!!

Like they say, "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". This book is an absolute joke! I do not question whether you can lose weight or not with the "protocol", but who can afford all the cleansings, herbals, special drinks and illegal injections that you have to follow to be "cured".
My husband told me not to buy this book becasue Kevin is a crook and scammer, but I wouldn't listen. Maybe you will listen to me and not buy it!!!!

I have already had a lot of success with some of the things suggested in phase 1. (Things that I started doing before I heard of this book.) I can't wait to add a few more ideas from the list! This book gives you plenty of tips to help loose weight and reset your metabolism. I think it would be hard and expensive to do EVERYTHING that he suggests, but you can always pick the things you feel that you can handle and see where they take you.

This book is one of the most helpful, hopeful, and educational books on weightloss I’ve read in 20 years! I’ve personally been on so many diets, without success; even fasted one time on fresh raw vegetable juice for 6 long weeks, without losing weight. One cannot live like that. Some people have metabolic problems with their glandular system, and diet is not the problem, nor the answer.

This book explains why the body stores fat abnormally, and how you can outsmart the glands to encourage it to want to let it loose!

If one is self disciplined enough to read, follow precise directions exactly, you’ll realize remarkable results such as you’ve never seen before – without the usual side effects of too fast weight loss. No saggy droopy skin hanging on you. This program is unique in this regard. You stay motivated because you’re not hungry, and you are seeing the weight melt off you quickly. Some problems resolve themselves with this program as the fat redistributes itself in positive ways, sculpting the body.

If you read it thoroughly, and do your homework, follow directions exactly, and take responsibility for your own success, you’ll see this is perhaps the best investment you’ve ever made in your search for weightloss answers.

YOU NEED A PERSCRIPTION DRUG FOR THIS DIET! Before buying the book locate a Dr that will agree to write you a perscription and monitor you during this diet. I live in Dallas, TX and am still looking....
I think Kevin offered some good advice in the phase 1, however, every naturalist is and has been suggesting all of these cleansings for a long time. I did think he was very redundant and seemed to repeat himself alot in what seemed an effort to fill up the pages to make a book.
Also,his infomercial also said it was something you could do on your own which you can not. You do need to be under a physician's care for phase2 to to receive a perscription for the injections. (I believe women are given a much stronger dose of this drug in fertility treatments.) It does sound like a good plan and I will try it if I can ever find a Dr willing to go along with it. My Dr said no way would he allow me to do this and I am a young and very health person. So, I would have been happier if he would have offered this information up front.

Everyone here that says this doesn't work...that it's too hard....did you TRY it? I am currently on it and it is working.....and well.
You can now get HCG in pills and although the tips are a little overwealming at first, you will get it very easily in no time. Was a skeptical after reading it? Of course....but I refused to not try and boy am I glad I did. While all the cinics are still overweight and trying to not look huge this summer at the beach....I am gonna be the hottest mom out there with my kids. For the first time in a long time I am really starting to look great! Don't be a cinic....try it for yourself first. Don't just read... do!!!

Don't be taken in my television infomercials. These programs are all about cleverly marketing products to the most gullible people amongst the U.S. Population. The first clue this is a scam should be the word "CURE" in the title. The American Heart Association, American Dietetic Association, and the USDA all provide sound, practical, studied and peer-reviewed advice on diet and nutrition and it won't cost you a dime. Nutriwatch.org has many articles debunking this author's claims and many others. Or check out a speech by the head of the Federal Trade Commission talking about the epidemic of bogus diet claims on T.V. http://www.ftc.gov/speeches/muris/030211rightthing.htm.

The Red Flags of Junk Science
• Promise of a quick fix
• List 'good' and 'bad' foods
• Very limited selection of foods to be eaten at specific times
• Promote bizarre quantities of only one food or type of food
• No increased physical activity
• Promise rapid weight loss (more than 2 pounds a week)
• Promote magic or miracle foods that burn fat
• Recommendations based on a single study
• Recommendations based on studies that have not been peer reviewed
• Recommendations made to sell a product
• Claims that the body's metabolism can be tricked into burning more fat for calories

The AHA and ADA also have great articles about how to spot the fad diet. Save you money, people - put this dingwad out of business!