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I agree with will in that I hate the word "diet". It has come to suggest something temporary, instead of a lasting change in behaviors.
As for the grains element: the nutritional benefit of the fiber from whole grains is definitely something people at risk for heart disease need. Further, whole grains such as brown rice are good sources of trace minerals like manganese. In terms of food budgets, whole grains are cheaper than fresh fruits and vegetables, so including them makes the diet more monetarily practical. I can buy a liter of brown rice for $3.
I have heard of this diet before, namely in my nutrition class. My nutrition professor made it clear that this was an effective and nutritionally-balanced diet compared to other diets discussed in class.
Would I try it? Probably. It isn't that different from what I was doing when I lost weight, and it was extremely effective. I need to get back on the eating healthy wagon...at some point.
As for the obesity epidemic, I think diet is only one component of the problem. Education about food is another problem. Getting people to cook for themselves is another. There are a lot of issues that need to be addressed beyond just what people put in their mouths.
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If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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