Matthew McLaren was born in Jamacia and immigrated to Canada with his family in1976.On November 27, 1997, Matthew had surgery for prostate cancer. the experience changed his life in a positive way of researching prostate cancer influenced his decision to pursue a career in nutrition science. January 2007, at the age of 67, Matthew completed his doctoral degree through Westbrook University, West Virginia, USA. Matthew lives with his wife Theresa in Whitby, Ontario. He believes passionately that people should pursue a healthy lifestyle although this is his first book Matthew is confident it won't be his last, on the subject of nutrition.

A percentage of the profits from the sale of this book will be donated to causes Mathew supports. The first is cancer research. the second is Christian education through the Seventh-day Adventist Church, an organization Matthew is closely affiliated with.

he hopes every one interested in health will purchase a copy of this book for its valuable information, and also support his cause.