Beyond Pritikin: A Total Nutrition Program For Rapid Weight Loss, Longevity, & Good Health
- ISBN13: 9780553574005
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Augmenting her previous studies with cutting edge dietary discoveries, a former nutritionist for the USDA’s WIC program reveals such findings as margarine is not better than butter. … More >>
Beyond Pritikin: A Total Nutrition Program For Rapid Weight Loss, Longevity, & Good Health
This book was written in 1996, but still has very pertinent information. Pritikin taught a revolutionary diet based on very low fat intake. Gittleman worked with Pritikin and taught his concepts for many years, but later became convinced that fat intake recommendations could be TOO low and that certain fats are essential for good health. So this book is her revised Pritikin diet, full of good suggestions and healthy instructions, as well as some menus and recipes. A good source for not only losing weight, but eating healthy for life.
Rating: 5 / 5
I applaud Dr. Gittleman for her extensive research and painstaking explanations of the many elements and nuances of nutrition. It becomes obvious, even to the most ardent student of nutrition, that she knows what she’s talking about. Her explanation of the role of essential fat is quite possibly the simplest and most complete that I have ever read, and I have read volumes regarding this.
My only critique would be that the diet does not take into consideration some very key factors, such as Lean body mass or basal metabolic rate of the dieter. A one-size-fits-all diet is not appropriate or effective for anyone. Consider the caloric needs of a 120 pound sedentary female vs. the caloric needs of a 210 pound male construction worker, and you begin to see my point.
In the Authors defence, I’m certain that she would agree. I’m also certain that it was never her intention for everyone to follow her portion guidlines to the letter.
I feel that overall this is a valuable book. I only suggest that care be taken when calculating the individuals need for macronutrients.
Rating: 4 / 5
I really liked the way the author explained the difference between good fats and bad fats and how to use fats in a weight loss program. This book just makes good common sense and I think it will have a long shelf life because its message is that YOU CAN LOSE WEIGHT AND EAT FAT.
Rating: 5 / 5
Book is disappointing because, while the author explains the theory behind her expanded diet, she fails to give sufficient guidance. The critical period is the first two weeks, yet there is only one day’s menu for that period. Reader is left with far too many questions to allow reader to follow diet closely.
Rating: 2 / 5
I have lost 14 pounds in 12 weeks on this program. I lost several inches during the flush then followed with her weekly plans. I don’t follow her menu suggestions, but I do follow her recommended amounts and food/fat types each day.
To date, I’ve lost 22 pounds using exercise and this eating program. I’m getting ready to start my next flush in a week and can’t wait to see the results! The flush is worth the cost of the book.
Rating: 5 / 5