Pritikin Diet

The Pritkin diet was developed by American physician Nathan Pritkin in the 1950s for the prevention of cholesterol deposits in the arteries. The diet is based on a one-sided, high-carbohydrate diet, and is the complete opposite to the Atkins diet. Fat should be taken as little as possible, 80 % of the diet consists of potatoes, rice, pasta, whole wheat bread and legumes. In addition, it is permitted to vegetables to eat fruit, salad and low-fat soups. Strictly forbidden are meat, fish, butter and cheese. Small amounts of sugar, salt and alcohol are allowed, but not recommended, more than 650 calories per day to eat.

Benefits

• There are three types of recipe: Gourmet, singles and families. Due to this, the meals can be adapted and varied design of the diet plan is possible.
• There is an emphasis on sporting activities which must be carried out regularly.
• Due to the high fiber foods and high protein content, a rapid satiety developed.

Disadvantages

• The diet is very one-sided. An adequate intake of nutrients is not guaranteed in the long term; particularly critical is the supply of iron, iodine and calcium.
• Due to the low energy intake may lead to muscle weakness.
• Due to the high fiber and carbohydrate- rich diet bloating and diarrhea may occur.
• The concentration may degrade, also can cause fatigue and nervousness.