I went on this diet to lose weight but I got way more benefits from it than that. I had RA and was in pain. I was walking with my granddaughter and was out of breat every half block but about a week into it I noticed I could breath better and had way less pain. I lost 15 lbs in 3 week which was wonderful but the pain I was suffering diminished at least 75 % and I never felt better and the pain that was the worst, never came back . It's been at least 25 years ago and I didn't stay on the diet! I know that's ridiculous, but I'm going back on it now because my back pain is getting worse . I know Jesus led me to this diet back then and He reminded me of it again. All praise goes to Him