Description: This diet was created by Nathan Pritikin, who is the founder of the Pritikin Longevity Center in California, the Pritikin Diet was first became published as a healthy diet and fitness program in 1979. The Pritikin Diet is a low-fat, high-carb diet plan. The main idea is based around the importance of calories for weight loss, but instead of calculating calories per food item, dieters are taught to plan the general calorie-content of each meal. Reviews (10):

This diet is tailored to get rid of heart disease Reviewer: Tori       07-30-2004 Unless you are headed down the heart disease path, then i don't recommend this diet to you. 10% fat is not very much for a normal healthy diet.

The Pritikin Diet Book Reviewer: Robert       07-19-2004 I have recently purchased a couple of books relating to the Pritikin diet. Many of the testimonies in the book are quite remarkable.

Fad Diet Reviewer: Abdul       07-02-2004 This diet seemed to hit a high in the 90's. A group of people I worked with were on this diet and lost some pounds. I don't hear of anymore people on this diet much these days.

Very Brutal Diet!! Reviewer: Margie       06-22-2004 I tried this diet 4 years ago and man was it painful to be on. 10% fat which is allowed on this diet compared to the WW which is 30% sounds crazy. Well it is. Its a 2/3 less fat. I didn't last more than 2 weeks on it.

This diet might work Reviewer: Jackson       06-18-2004 I think if you follow this diet except maybe every 2 or 3 days just have a decent meal then you may have luck with it. The most important factor when dieting is to drink plenty of water and exercise. With any diet you can't go wrong with those 2 items reguardless of the plan.

this isn't a satisfying diet Reviewer: Richie       06-01-2004 It will leave you hungry every day. Not recommended.

Very difficult diet Reviewer: Mike       03-31-2004 I don't recommend Pritikin for people looking for a simple to follow diet plan.

Unhealthy if you ask me Reviewer: Art       03-31-2004 This diet wants your fat levels to be extremely low...like 10%. I don't think that is a good idea, its very unhealthy.

Most effective diet! Reviewer: Maggie       03-28-2004 Not just the most effective diet but its a great lifestyle change. If you need a positive change, i highly recommend Pritikin

I did this diet for 4 months Reviewer: Neil       03-19-2004 It wasn't easy for me. I don't think it would be easy for anyone. If you have low blood pressure then please don't try this diet.

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