I won't write a summary or outline of the plan, Karen already did that in our plans summary page:
http://www.lowcarb.ca/atkins-diet-a...lans/index.html
But I was quite impressed by the fresh and different outlook on low-carbing.
Since I always try to grab LC books and read them whenever I have the time, I got used to the irritating marketing techniques most LC authors use to market their plan, and warn you of the dangers of every "other" LC plan. This really makes me angry, since the most stupic and nasty arguments against low-carbing, are made by low-carb authors when they trash other's LC books.
Well, Neanderthin is a fresh surprise in that department. Ray frequently mentions other LC plans, and at one point in the Q/A section recommends reading other LC books like Atkins and PP, and even recommends following any of them if you can't handle Neanderthin. Whay can't tother LC authors do that?
Another point, which I feel is true, but never read it before, is that Ray warns against the side-effects of going Paleo (and LC) and then turning back to "normal" diet, as this will make it harder to maintain weight and may case you to get easily sick as your body becomes more sensitive to the carbs and food you gave up. i.e. it's not a temporary diet, it's lifestyle change.
Excellent read, and lots of common sense, plus good research, science and history.
Wa'il