In Fit for Life: A New Beginning (2001), Harvey Diamond claims to have experienced a series of fortuitous coincidences (also known as synchronicity) during his research period and writing of the Fit for Life books, recommending the book The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield.
Despite its popularity, it has received criticism from dietitians and doctors for espousing pseudoscientific theories, which include describing the human body as being "cleansed" or "clogged" and a variety of other claims that are inconsistent with medical science. Few would deny the value of eating more fresh fruit and vegetables, as it may lower the chance of developing heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Fit for Life, however, goes beyond this to argue that these can only be eaten in combination with certain other foods -- a claim that the authors (now divorced) do not support with any evidence or studies in their book. |
