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Foreword
Introduction

PART 1: The Pritikin Philosophy

1. Lifestyle and Heart Disease
2. The Heart of the Matter
3. The Weight/Health Connection
4. The Science of Weight Loss

PART 2: The 10 Essentials of the Pritikin Program

5. Healthy, Satisfying Eating Starts with Super Salads, Soups, Whole Grains, and Fruit
6. Eliminate High-Calorie Beverages
7. Trim Portions of Calorie-Dense Foods
8. Snack Smarter
9. Forget Fast Food; Dine Unrefined
10. Watch Less, Walk More
11. Go Lean on Meat, but Catch a Fish
12. Shake Your Salt Habit
13. Don't Smoke Your Life Away
14. Step Around Stress
15. If at First You Don't Succeed...

PART 3: Favorite Pritikin Recipes

PART 4: Two-Week Sample Menu

PART 5: Frequently Asked Questions

How can I dine out Pritikin-style?
What do food labels mean?
Can I eat chocolate?
How can I help my child eat healthier?
What do my cholesterol values mean?
How can I improve my cholesterol?
Am I at risk for diabetes?
How much water should I drink each day?
Can stress and depression make me obese?
Can I drink alcohol?
What non-food factors help weight loss?
How can we improve America's lifestyle?
Margaret's Last Visit

Appendix A: 10 Resistance Exercises for Losing Fat and Building Muscle
Appendix B: Full-Body Stretching Routine
Appendix C: Daily Nutrition Analysis with Weekly Averages
Index
Index of Recipes