Pritikin Weight Loss Diet Review

The Pritikin Weight Loss Breakthrough stresses foods that are natural and high in unprocessed carbohydrates and fiber and low in salt, cholesterol and fat.

Nathan Pritikin, the diet plan originator, was diagnosed with heart disease.

Because of his dramatic improvements in health, he opted to help others with similar medical problems.

It is heart healthy. If you're at risk for heart disease or have heart disease, it may be beneficial to you.

If you have a medical problem, always consult your doctor before starting a diet.

You may have a problem following this long-term because the diet is very low in fat.

Recommended Foods

Unrefined Complex Carbohydrates

Select five servings daily such as oats, wheat, brown rice, rye, yams, potatoes, chestnuts, winter squashes, peas and beans.

Vegetables

Select four daily.

Fruits

Select three daily.

Calcium rich foods

Select two daily.

Animal protein

Select only one serving daily.

Shellfish and Fish

Select fish over red meat and poultry.

It recommends eating six or seven meals each day. The portion sizes are not restricted.

It also encourages you to walk at least 45 minutes a day.

The diet recommends healthy foods but you also need portion control if you are trying to lose weight or maintain weight. Even with exercising, you'll need to burn off calories over and above what you need. Portion control is an important part of any diet.

The New Pritikin Program covers all of the information in detail.