''Milk is the greatest of all diet cures,'' writes Macfadden in the first line of his book. He continues with, ''It will undoubtedly give you more life while you live and it may add many years to your life.'' Originally published in 1923, this book touts the health benefits of milk and outlines the milk diet, which when properly prepared for and properly used, Macfadden says is capable of bringing about miraculous changes. More advice from physical culturist Bernarr MacFadden. Originally published in 1923, this book touts the health benefits of milk and outlines the milk diet, which properly prepared for and properly used, is capable of bringing about miraculous changes in the physical organism.