BEST "HEALTH" FOOD ON PRITIKIN PROGRAM

Unrefined or minimally processed foods of vegetable origin can provide the bulk of the nutrients we need in a form that the body uses easily, so you can see why unrefined-carbohydrate-rich foods should form the highest percentage of any nutrient on the Pritikin plan: about 75 to 80 percent of the total. Focus on the "good," grown-from-the-ground carbohydrates whenever possible: They're the foods that will give you optimal vigor and energy and help to control your weight. A considerable dividend is that they taste so good - and are so satisfying as the basis of your meals. Discover the pleasure of grains and fruits and vegetables whose flavor and texture haven't been masked by chemical processing and unwholesome additives like refined oils, excessive salt, and refined sugar Splendidly compatible with your basic body chemistry, unrefined carbohydrates can increase your chances of living a longer, healthier life. They re the fuel your body works best with-and they're also what will keep you slim, bountifully nourished, and free of debilitating illness.

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