Beyond Pritikin: A Total Nutrition Program For Rapid Weight Loss, Longevity, & Good Health: Amazon.ca: Ann Louise Gittleman PH.D. CNS: Books

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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great research for a way too general diet, Nov 5 2003

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shannon king (Dallas, Tx United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beyond Pritikin: A Total Nutrition Program For Rapid Weight Loss, Longevity, & Good Health (Mass Market Paperback)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I lost 50! pounds in 6 months on Beyond Pritikin, July 9 2000

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This review is from: Beyond Pritikin: A Total Nutrition Program For Rapid Weight Loss, Longevity, & Good Health (Mass Market Paperback)

I have read every diet book out there. When I found the ivillage site and started reading the Fat Flush Board, I figured the Fat Flush Diet must be creating some pretty dramatic results. I bought Gittleman's first book BEYOND PRITIKIN to follow her program exactly and - wow - the Fat Flush started working on the very first day. I did FAT FLUSH for 6 weeks and then went to her other eating program which added in some carbs. I recommend this book to everyone. I am not hungry and have no cravings but best of all I have absolutely no desire to go back to my old eating habits.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Quick success to weight loss and feeling great!, April 2 2000

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This review is from: Beyond Pritikin: A Total Nutrition Program For Rapid Weight Loss, Longevity, & Good Health (Mass Market Paperback)

I'm on my fourteenth day of the fat flush. I've lost six inches of fat, nine pounds, and my body shape is looking like my younger self! If I had exercised as suggested, I'm sure I would have burned off more inches. I feel great anyway. Since I'm a rather impatient person, the quick results of this plan has given me the motivation to keep it up and enjoy the thoughtful planning of what I'm going to eat. I just buy lots of fresh vegetables, keep my steamer out, have my evening primrose and safflower oils and am enjoying lean fish, poultry and meat even more. This is very exciting to me! I don't want to end the fat flush as I haven't really missed the carbohydrates! I've just ordered The Living Beauty Detox Program : The Revolutionary Diet for Each and Every Season of a Woman's Life by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ann Castro. I can't wait to read it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book About Fats and Weight Control
I thought this book was great..I learned so much about the right kinds of fat and why we are all so overweight in this country. Read more

Published on Feb 21 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Timely and Terrific
I picked up Ms. Gittleman's Beyond Pritikin after reading her book Your Body Knows Best. Both of them were real eye-openers but Beyond Pritikin's fat is not all bad message... Read more

Published on Jun 21 1999