Low Fat Diet (Pritikin)
Description
The Low Fat Diet (Pritikin) is intended for those who have concern about elevated blood cholesterol or triglycerides levels, or problems related to adult-onset of diabetes mellitus.
The Low Fat Diet is very restricted in both total fats and cholesterol. The standard American Diet has 42% of the calories as fat and more than 400mg of cholesterol, whereas this diet is 10% in fat and less than 200mg of cholesterol. This diet is very high in complex carbohydrate (75% of calories) and natural fibers.
The Low Fat Diet (Pritikin) could result in essential fatty acid deficiency (linoleic acid) if it is sustained after a person has lost most of their body fat stores. Symptoms of this include dry skin, eczematous skin problems, dry hair and brittle nails. This diet will provide adequate levels of the vitamins and minerals if unprocessed natural carbohydrate sources are used. Problem nutrients include vitamins A and B-12, and the minerals iron and zinc.
Sample Menu
Menu for One Day
Breakfast
| 1/2 grapefruit | 1 slice whole wheat toast, dry |
| 1/4 c egg substitute | 1 c skim milk |
| 1/2 c cooked oatmeal | Hot, noncaloric beverage |
Lunch
1 c fat-free soup, vegetable
Sliced lettuce and tomato
3 oz sliced turkey breast
1/3 c cooked sweet corn
2 slices whole wheat bread
1 c steamed zucchini
Mustard
1 apple
Dinner
| 1/2 c tomato juice | 2 tsp oil & vinegar dressing |
| 3 oz broiled cod | 1 slice whole wheat bread |
| 1 c brown rice | 4 apricot halves (non-sweetened) |
| 1/2 c steamed broccoli | 1 c skim milk |
| Hot, noncaloric beverage | 1 c salad: boston lettuce or romaine; sliced carrots, cucumbers, mushrooms, bell pepper, celery |
Total Calories For the Day: 1,410
Nutrient Content:
| Calories: | 1410 | Fat: | 12% |
| Protein: | 14% | Cholesterol: | 130mg |
| Carbohydrates: | 74% | Fiber: | 17g |
Food Exchange List
Bread and Cereal Exchange List: 4 or more servings/day
Recommended
The following are recommended as long as they are not made with whole milk - fresh, egg yolk, cream, butter or coconut:
| Whole wheat bread | Grains |
| White bread (enriched) | Cereals |
| Pastas | Quick-breads |
| Waffles | Pancakes |
| Crackers | Gelatin |
| Potato | Beans |
| Green pea | Lentil |
Avoid
All breads not noted above
Fat Exchange List: 1 tablespoon per day
Recommended
Polyunsaturated vegetable oils such as:
| Safflower oil | Corn oil |
| Soybean oil |
Avoid
All fats which are not recommended such as:
| Lard | Butter |
| Cream | Bacon Fat |
| Ordinary Margarine |
Fruit Exchange List: 2 or more servings/day
Recommended
All
Avoid
None
Meat and Meat Substitute Exchange List: 4-5 servings/day
Recommended
Any lean meat without skin
Poultry without skin
Lean fish, such as:
Cod
Flounder
Haddock
Perch
Cheese made from skim milk, such as:
Cottage cheese - 2% fat
Monterey jack
Ricotta - part skim
Mozzarella - part skim
Avoid
Fatty meat, fish and cheese such as:
| Luncheon meat | Sardines |
| Organ meats | Cream cheese |
| Salmon |
Milk Exchange List: 2 or more servings/day
Recommended
| Buttermilk made from skim milk | Skim milk | |
| Evaporated skim milk | Yogurt - nonfat plain |
Avoid
All whole milk - fresh products
Vegetable Exchange List: 2 or more servings/day
Recommended
All
Avoid
None, unless prepared with:
Butter
Milk products
Miscellaneous Exchange List
Recommended
Fat-free soups made with recommended ingredients
Avoid
Soups made with whole milk - fresh or cream
Commercially prepared popcorn
Note: Be sure to include six to eight cups of fluids, such as water, per day.
References
American Cancer Society. Facts on Prostate Cancer.
Chicago Dietetic Association and the South Suburban Dietetic Association of Cook and Will counties. 1981. Manual of Clinical Dietetics. W. B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia.
Iowa Dietetics Association. 1984. Simplified Diet Manual: with Meal Patterns, 5th ed. Iowa State University Press; Ames, Iowa. 108 pp.
Pritikin, N. The Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise. Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1979.
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