The Pritikin Edge: 10 Essential Ingredients for a Long and Delicious Life

Vogel, Robert A. & Paul Tager Lehr (text) & Michael Fryd (photogs.). The Pritikin Edge: 10 Essential Ingredients for a Long and Delicious Life. S. & S. 2008. c.400p. photogs. index. HEALTH~ While much of the material here has been presented in earlier texts, this introduction to the Pritikin Program and philosophy abounds with sample recipes, appendixes of exercises, case studies of successful clients, and handy key-point summaries that set a friendly, easy-to-read tone. Suitable for public libraries. Background: The Pritikin Program, first developed by Nathan Pritikin almost 30 ago in response to his diagnosis with heart disease, severely limits salt, fats, sugars, and protein in favor of fresh vegetables, fruit, high fiber, and regular exercise. The authors analyze the science behind the program and describe the ten essential ingredients of the Pritikin Program with rules and techniques, e.g., start with salad and soup, eat small portions of high-calorie foods, eliminate fast food, and decrease stress and depression. Seventy-five pages of recipes and a sample two-week menu help get readers started.--Crystal Renfro, Georgia Inst. of Technology Lib. & Information Ctr., Atlanta.