The Pritkin Diet
"Even though it’s been around for over three decades now, the premise of the
Pritikin diet is spun around many of the commonsense healthy eating habits that
are still recognized today."
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The Pritikin diet has evolved over the years, but its’ basic gist is this:
Dieters have a “fat instinct” that drives them to consume fatty and/or
high-calorie foods. By eating the right types of foods, as well as structuring
when you eat and how often you exercise, dieters can stop that “fat instinct”
from taking over your eating habits.
There are no phases or levels to follow. Dieters simply eat 6-7 smaller meals a
day, choosing from a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grain foods and small
amounts of lean meat. Foods are grouped into three categories: “Better”, “Better
Still” and “Best”. Dieters can eat foods from any of the three categories,
although they are told to expect more results by choosing wisely—the “best”
foods tend to have more water and less fiber, offering the “best” results” of
the three. At the Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa, they divide food into
different categories: Go, Caution and Stop.
In addition to eating specific foods, the diet also encourages exercise, mostly
in the form of walking at least 30-45 minutes daily.
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Cost: Average to extreme. Following the diet’s low-fat, high-fiber menu of
plenty of veggies and whole grains really doesn’t cost much more than what you
might already be spending on food. However, if you’re planning on visiting the
Prikitin center, the starting rate for a 7-day stay is around $4,500.
Meals Provided: Yes and no. You can follow the recipes that are in many of the
Pritikin books, or, they do sell their own line of frozen foods—soups, lunches,
dinners and desserts—direct from their center. They also have their own soup
line that’s available in select grocery stores.
Diet Duration: The Pritikin program is meant to be a lifetime commitment.
Fitness Requirements: Definitely. The program insists that dieters do some sort
of exercise 30-45 minutes each day—walking seems to be Pritikin’s #1
recommendation.
Time Commitment: Middle of the road. You may save some time not having to count
portion sizes at every meal, but those saved seconds get gobbled up devoting at
least 30 minutes of your day to exercise.
Eating Out: Hard to do. The diet’s incredibly low in fat and high in vegetables,
which can make it very difficult to find a combination of the two on the
menu—unless you like all your food steamed.
Alcohol: The diet recommends abstaining from drinking, but does offer guidelines
if you can’t avoid it—4 drinks weekly for women and 7 drinks weekly for men.
Vegetarian-Friendly: 100%! The diet is practically based around nothing but
fruits, vegetables and plenty of whole grains.
Strict/Flexible Eating Plan: Fairly strict. Even though there are certain foods
that you can eat in unlimited amounts, the program definitely separates foods
you should eat from foods you shouldn’t.
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