I absolutely love this book, though not all of the material in it applied to my own dietary issues related to IBS. While many of the recommendations of things in the book I did cut out of my diet, some of the things it recommended to leave out actually don't make me sick, so I couldn't follow the diet and suggestions of the book entirely. For example, insoluable grains definitely applies to me as well as fats. However, I have no issue with red meat and dairy; in fact my health and dietary needs are strongly based around consuming a diet high in meat, protein, and dairy. However, I will say that I found the suggestions helpful (I have had very few episodes since picking up this book), especially the numerous amount of recipes contained within the book. I had always felt a bit outcast from my family before, feeling like I was "special" or "different" or that I had to prepare totally different meals from them to not get sick. Eating for IBS shows you this is totally not the case and that it's much easier than you think to follow a diet for this condition.