The book is a diet book which is premised on a higher mix of protein,fruits and vegetables. Like "The Zone", it limits but not eliminates carbohydrates. The book lacks good research into the effects of exercise on weight control although the author acknowledges some benefits.

This is a book I have not read for several years now, but as I rembember it it held a plethora of interesting and very practical everyday remedys, also talks a bit abotu gipsies in it too, has a slight magical bent to it, altogether a very wonderfull interesting book.