Banta diet's 92% success rate has been achieved during the 2002 trial, where in order to proceed to the next week on the program, the dieters had to contact Banta with their previous week's results. It's becoming clear that a program as precisely calculated as Banta, requires this level of fine-tuning and professional supervision.

"First, the Banta bare bone plan has been spread through Internet by happy dieters. But recently, I started receiving disappointed emails from dieters, who used what they called 'easy Banta' -- a simplified version of already simplified "Banta" posts on forums," says Dr. Zilberter, Banta founder. "It's important to understand that the 'easy Banta' is in fact a double-distorted and potentially dangerous high-fat diet that lost most of its essentials.

This was a troubling sign and our team decided to offer a free trial version of Banta to those unable to purchase our complete Banta Online program. The result has been overwhelming and now we are quickly approaching our limits in admitting new dieters."

Interestingly enough, though the admittance page of Banta free trial (dietandbody.com/banting) pleaded for a few dollars' contribution to help the company keep this service free for those in need, none of the applicants contributed anything at all, according to Banta administration. This called for Banta policy change and that change is about to happen.

Starting January 01, 2005, for a one time fee of $40, Banta dieters-to-be will have more options to choose from, including individual planning, online interactive planning, eBook, or a print book. Same features, such as bonus eBooks and 180 recipes selected for high Fat burning Indexes, will remain. Before December 31, 2004, the online Banta diet can be purchased at the old price of $25.

Free trial applicants are encouraged to visit http://dietandbody.com/banting for upgrades and availability.