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I admit it: I have not tried the diet. After making the first smoothie -- "Dr. Hyman's Whole-food Protein Shake" (p267) -- I am not going to, either. One would have to be totally desperate to consume this stuff. I make all sorts of smoothies, some with some pretty nasty protein powders. I have never tasted anything as bad as this. My own shakes probably do not keep my blood sugar as low as this one. But, as Dr. Hyman says: "Food should be delightful, delicious, and nourishing to body, mind and soul." This does not come even close to fitting the bill. Dr. Hyman's first book, The Blood Sugar Solution, was an EXCELLENT contribution to the field of nutrition that clearly established him as an authority on this topic. I enjoy reading his posts on the internet -- he seems like an affable and caring guy -- so, I would go further to categorize him as a "popular authority" on the subject. Why he compromised his standing by writing this second book that is so scanty on substance -- and particularly, substance over and above what is in book #1 -- is beyond me. Knocking out coffee and computers is not exactly a novel concept. Other reviews surmise that he is trying to make a buck...perhaps. Too bad. Not worth is to sully one's reputation. I think I will find some parts of this book useful by incorporating some of the ingredients or concepts in what I already do -- but would not follow the plan as presented in his Detox Diet.

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