We haven't read the book and don't believe in it, but we do think that Rick's diet contributes to his slow progression of his
ALS. He is on one for his type II diabetes, but it helped heal his leg injury from an explosion, and he doesn't even have to take blood pressure meds anymore, nor does he have high cholesterol (103) His diabetic numbers stay in the normal range now.
Rick uses no artificial sweeteners, avoids sugar, honey, molasses. He avoids white flour, even the half that's in the whole grain breads. He doesn't eat pasta or rice of any kind. (The semolina is the same as white flour.) He eats protein at each meal and snack along with many vegetables and fruits from the produce section of the supermarket.
He doesn't eat boxed or canned foods for their salt content. He uses real butter and meat. Potatoes are a mainstay of his diet for the B6 and B12. The doctors rave about his blood tests being so healthy, and he doesn't take a single vitamin or medication. He weighs 260 at 6'1"
He was dx almost two years ago... uses a Bipap at night.... staggers and loses his balance, but still drives and walks.... but will likely need the assistance of a cane soon.
Nutrition the key? 
