The article states that “it [Daniel fast] seems to be a very healthy, low-fat, plant-based diet.” In fact, a low fat, plant based diet has been shown in clinical, peer reviewed studies to do all of those things (reverse diabetes, reverse heart disease and in fact most metabolic diseases). As well, a study published in the peer reviewed journal “Archives of Neurology” showed that a low-fat, plant based diet actually lowered the levels of beta-amyloid, a substance thought to contribute to Alzheimer’s compared to people who ate meat and a high cholesterol diet. The point of the article is that the Daniel fast promotes a low-fat, plant based diet and all the benefits that come with eating such a diet. The spiritual elements also help.