ixAcknowledgments
On this seventy - year anniversary of the Rice Diet Program, my
heart is fi lled with gratitude for all who have contributed and
participated in this unique approach to healing. From our founder,
Dr. Walter Kempner, who passed the torch to our director, our
cardiologist, and my husband, Dr. Robert Rosati; to our poet in
residence and endocrinologist, Dr. Frank Neelon; and to our
amazing dietitians, interns, consulting practitioners, secretaries,
and kitchen staff, I give thanks. My deep appreciation goes to
Jayne Charles, Judy Rivers, and Betsy Hamilton, who answer
the phone calls and e - mails of the public; to our dietitians, espe-
cially Anna LaBarre, Ryan Sobus, Cece Eckert, Maura Lairson,
and Sarah Jones; to the kitchen staff ’ s loving touch in creating
delicious meals from locally grown, organic ingredients — these
culinary artists include Nancy Navarro, Derek Treuer, Cassandra
Davis, Raheem Huggins, and many other loving people. Thanks to
all of our staff members, who feed us on so many different levels,
nurturing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health not
only of the Ricer community here, but also of the growing num-
bers of readers who have learned this dieta at home. May blessings
abound for them and for everyone who is committed to inspiring
others to make the most of their gifts, to seek true health, and to
live their lives to the fullest.
This book can stretch us to heal ourselves by grappling with the
root of our issues. It can catapult and sustain the changes we make to
our health and our lives. The book is greatly enriched by the addi-
tion of true healing stories provided by our Ricer community andflast.indd ixflast.indd ix 5/28/10 6:28:11 AM5/28/10 6:28:11 AM