I met Ori Hofmekler a couple of years ago in a Japanese restaurant. It stunned me how much he ate that night. I had never seen anyone so lean eat like that. At the time, he was editor in chief of Mind & Muscle POWER magazine.

I had known of Ori’s art for quite a while. His political satirical paintings always struck me as unique, bold, and thought provoking. They are often very funny. His images have stuck in my mind for years. To quote the late, great Joseph Heller, author of Catch-22 and numerous other classics: "Ori Hofmekler is a painter of great merit with tremendous wit, intelligence, and imagination. He is better at satirical political art than any other artist I know of at this time. His work deserves to be much better known and more widely enjoyed and treasured."

Breaking taboos, exposing lies, and punching holes in political "balloons" are all essential qualities for strong, effective satire. Real satire makes us laugh every time we’re shown the naked (and often ugly) truth.

The Warrior Diet isn’t satirical art, but the uncompromising integrity of its creator is evidenced here as well. This book is about the art of raw living. I find the concept of the Warrior Diet unique, and although it’s quite controversial, I believe it will create a revolution in people’s lives. The Warrior Diet triggers and unleashes primal instincts within us, many of which have been inhibited or dulled. It endorses virtues such as feeling a sense of freedom, alertness, and possessing optimum mental and physical strength. It also redefines what it means to be a warrior, to be tough, and to be romantic. In other words, this isn’t just a diet. It’s a way of life, a renaissance of the spirit of raw living.

Ori and I share a similar vision. We both believe that detoxification activates a natural self-healing process and should, therefore, be a top priority. We both believe that there is a wisdom deep within us all that can guide us to live better, healthier lives. We both agree that consuming live [raw] foods and live enzymes is essential for your health, and affects the way you feel. While we naturally have our differences, they do not detract in any way from the overall effectiveness of his approach. Besides, all you have to do is meet Ori and you will quickly see the man is definitely onto something.

While reading Ori’s The Warrior Diet, I realized that it all makes sense. Concepts such as the Warrior Cycle, the energy cycle— and his explanation of the interplay between materialism and dematerialism— shed new light on how we operate around the circadian clock. Time is an essential factor in the Warrior Diet. Ori calls this "the lost dimension," since the concept of time and cycles doesn’t play an important role in most other diets. (My original Fit For Life book was based on the circadian clock).

"Unleashing the power of your instincts" is a refrain that appears throughout the book. Ori is at his fascinating best when discussing our human primal instincts, be it the hunter/predator instinct versus the scavenger instinct, the instincts to survive and multiply, or the romantic instinct. Ori demonstrates how each instinct connects to the other and how they all relate to the Warrior Instinct.

This book is akin to a new "manifesto." It covers all aspects of life, including the instinctual connection between food and sex—a connection that penetrates to the core of human existence. Beyond all the unique and intriguing philosophy, vision, and ideas set forth, there is a very clearly defined diet here that I find to be most effective.

"Lessons from History" explains how the Warrior Diet is based on the old traditions of ancient warriors, yet has been updated to be effective for the modern world. It’s designed to allow for creativity and individuality, so you can follow its principles in your own unique way.

I find this diet to be as effective for women as it is for men, in spite of all the macho references. As a final note, I believe strongly in "what you see is what you get." Ori is living proof that the Warrior Diet works.

Harvey Diamond, author of Fit For Life