February 6, 2009
6 month results of the Rice Diet:  2 people lose over 70 lbs each. Hypertension, diabetes, arthritis reversed.

November 28, 2009
Data results of the first 8 weeks of the Rice Diet program. Click here for more details.

September 23, 2009
Watch our testimonials to see our success stories. Click here.

September 16, 2009
Data results on the first 4 week session a great success! Click here for more details.

August 4, 2009
The Rice Diet of Central Florida began the first group sessions. Congratulations!

May 25, 2009
The Rice Diet will be administered and medically supervised by Dr. Douglas Sprung, as an extension of the dietary management of obesity and other medical illnesses, provided through the Gastroenterology Group.

News and Program Updates

Data results on the first 4 week session a great success!

September 16, 2009

Results of the first 4 week session of the Rice Diet in 13 patients:
 
Of the 13 patients who completed the first 4 week session of the Rice Diet outpatient local program, there was an average weight loss of 16.2 lbs. There was an average weight loss of 14.4 lbs for women and 21.3 lbs for men.

Hypertension was present in 12 patients initially. 7 patients were on antihypertensive medication, and all were able to discontinue some or all of their medications. 5 patients were discovered to have hypertension at the time of their first physical exam but none were started on any treatment but the Rice Diet. All showed a decrease in their blood pressure with 3 going back to the normal range within the 4 week diet program.

3 patients were able to stop or decrease their diabetic medications. (2 decreased their medication by 50-70%, and 1 stopped medications all together).

Results in our Community Population after 8 Weeks on the Rice Diet

November 28, 2009

10 patients completed 8 weeks of the Rice Diet outpatient local program achieving an average weight loss of 26 lbs. Women lost 23.5 lbs. and men 33 lbs. on average.  

There was an average loss of 4 inches from the waist circumference with no appreciable difference between men and women, and no correlation with the amount of weight lost. Waist measurement seemed to be an individual variant, and not predictable.  

All 10 patients were hypertensive; 7 who were initially on antihypertensive medications were able to discontinue some or all medications. 3 were hypertensive, but not on medications when they began the program. After 8 weeks all patients were normotensive except one who averaged 135/87.  

Of 3 patients with type 2 diabetes, 1 was able to decrease oral medications by 50% and 2 were able to discontinue oral medications completely.

6 month results of the Rice Diet: 2 people lose over 70 lbs each. Hypertension, diabetes, arthritis reversed.

February 6, 2010

After 6 months on the Rice Diet 2 people stand out in their achievements of weight loss and reversal of medical problems.

H.E. at age 58 has lost 77 lbs in the past 6 months, and has been able to stop his antihypertensive and diabetic medications, yet still maintain normal blood pressures and normal blood glucose levels. He has resolved his sleep apnea and has been able to dispense with the C pap that he had to use, and can now get a good night’s sleep on his own as he once was able to do. He has lost 12 inches from his waist line, going from 51” to 39”. He is only 15 lbs. from his goal weight, which will be just under his weight at age 18 when he entered the United States marines.

H.E. is motivated to reach ideal weight, which will allow him to more easily maintain his spectacular achievement. He can now play full court basketball with guys 20-30 years younger than he, despite having a cardiac stent, and a history of a heart attack. He looks and acts like a man 15 years younger than his age. He has transformed his life by following the Rice Diet lifestyle regimen along with his support and guidance.

B.P. is a 53 year old woman who was severely debilitated by knee arthritis. Over the past 6 months she has lost 74 lbs and her symptoms have improved dramatically. She has been able to dispense with using aspirin, Aleve and Advil, as well as icing her knees after standing for many hours. She can walk, stand and go the whole day without pain or limitation. She has lost 9 inches from her waist as well. She has more energy and vitality and an overall improved sense of well being. She still has another 65 lbs to lose, but has no doubts she will attain her goals.

These are 2 examples of what is possible on the Rice Diet. Many similar stories abound in the other patients who have been on the Rice Diet for less time, and have achieved significant weight reduction and disease reversal to similar degrees.