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The 5-Factor Diet, by Harley Pasternak, is a super-sized expansion of the dieting section of his 2004 book 5-Factor Fitness.
His diet plan is based around the factor 5 – 5 meals a day, 5 workouts a week of 5 exercises each.
Harley Pasternak’s new book featured below, 5 Factor World Diet, incorporates healthy eating habits from around the world and is a good supplement to his original plan.
5 Factor Diet Basics
The 5 Factor Diet includes over 40 pages of recipes for sample meals.
The principles outlined are:
- Eat 5 meals daily.
- Follow the 5 criteria for each meal.
- Spend 5 minutes in preparation for each meal, using only 5 ingredients.
- Workout 25 minutes 5 days a week for 5 weeks.
- Indulge in a weekly ‘cheat’ day.
5 ‘Fat-loss’ keys
- Metabolism — faster metabolism burns more calories, hence less fat.
- Exercise — stay in the fat-burning zone and build lean muscle.
- Right calories — consume foods with the right kind and amount of calories.
- Glycemic Index — low-GI foods keep blood-sugar levels steady.
- Rest and recovery — promote growth hormone for muscle condition, and reduce cortisol (‘stress’ hormone).
5 Criteria for each of 5 meals per day
- Low-fat, quality protein
- Low-GI carbohydrate
- Fiber
- Healthy fat
- Sugar-free beverage
Sundays are considered a ‘cheat day’ – eat what you like, while sticking to the 5-meals principle.
Costs and Expenses
The 5 Factor Diet retails for $15.00.
Meal Guidelines
Breakfast
- Sugar-free cereal with at least 5 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving,(eg Kashi Go Lean!), with some fresh fruit like strawberries or blueberries. Use non-fat cottage cheese or sugar-free yogurt in place of cereal for a change.
- For something warm, use egg whites as a base for a low-fat omelette, or try the Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal Frittata.
- For hot cereal, make some oatmeal and blend in a scoop of whey-protein powder.
Lunch
Soups salads, with no-flour bread or tortilla for open sandwiches or wraps, or a rice cake.
Dinner
Lean chicken/steak/fish for protein, and fibrous, moderate-GI carbs in vegetables like wild rice, squash, sweet potato, broccoli, spinach, or cauliflower.
Check out other low calorie recipes here.
Sample 5-Factor Meal Plans
| Sample 1 | Food | Protein | Carbohydrate |
| Breakfast | Apple-cinnamon oatmeal frittata | Egg whites | Dries apples |
| Morning Snack | Nonfat cottage cheese | Apple | |
| Lunch | Curried chicken salad | Chicken breast, nonfat yogurt | Slice of no-flour bread |
| Afternoon Snack | Veggie salami, nonfat cheese | Brown rice cake | |
| Dinner | Lemon salmon | Salmon | Quinoa, side salad |
| Day 2 | |||
| Breakfast | Cereal | Skim milk | Kashi Go! Lean cereal |
| Morning Snack | 5-Factor protein shake | Whey protein | Frozen berries |
| Lunch | H-P’s Big-City Chili | Lean ground beef | Mixed beans, stewed tomatoes |
| Afternoon Snack | Smoked salmon, nonfat cream cheese | Slice of no-flour toast | |
| Dinner | Grilled chicken breast | Wild rice, broccoli | |
| Day 3 | |||
| Breakfast | 5-Factor frittata | egg-whites, nonfat cheese, chicken | bell pepper |
| Morning Snack | Cinnamon apple treat | Nonfat yogurt | apple |
| Lunch | 5-Factor Reuben | Turkey pastrami, nonfat cheese | Sauerkraut, no-flour bread |
| Afternoon Snack | Jerky | beef, turkey or salmon | 1 piece fruit |
| Dinner | Asian wraps | Ground chicken breast | Shiitake mushrooms, Boston lettuce |
| Day 4 | |||
| Breakfast | 5-Factor french toast | Egg whites, nonfat milk | 2 slices no-flour bread |
| Morning Snack | Nonfat yohurt | Peach | |
| Lunch | Turkey stew | Turkey breast | Sweet potatoes, tomatoes |
| Afternoon Snack | Thai Egg Strips | Egg whites | Shallot, scallion, red chili |
| Dinner | Fillet of Tilapia | Spaghetti, squash, sidesalad | |
| Day 5 | |||
| Breakfast | Cereal | Skim milk | Kashi Go! Lean cereal |
| Morning Snack | 5-Factor Berry Shake | Whey protein | Frozen berries |
| Lunch | Chef salad | Turkey breast, boiled egg whites, nonfat cheese | Romaine lettuce |
| Afternoon Snack | Nonfat French onion/sour cream dip | Celery sticks | |
| Dinner | “I can’t believe it’s not Pizza” Pizza | Veggie pepperoni, nonfat cheese | Flourless wrap, tomatoes |
| Day 6 | |||
| Breakfast | Breakfast Burrito | Egg whites, veggie bacon, nonfat cheese | Flourless wrap, salsa |
| Morning Snack | Nonfat cottage cheese | Pear | |
| Lunch | Mediterranean Tuna Salad | Albacore Tuna, chickpeas | Tomato, lettuce |
| Afternoon Snack | Turkey breast slices, nonfat cream cheese | Lettuce, green pepper | |
| Dinner | Grilled chicken breast | Sweet potato, peas | |
| Day 7 Free day – eat as much as you want | |||
5 Factor World Diet
5 Factor World Diet is based on the same principles but incorporates the foods and nutritional habits of ten of the healthiest countries in the world.
In this book Pasternak also reveals secrets such as the self-control technique used by the Japanese that prevents overeating and the key to Singapore’s extremely low obesity rate of less than 2%.
According to him the major reason why there is a significant problem with obesity in America is related to a trend towards unhealthy habits, such as eating on the go and while watching television. He also blames an increase in portion sizes and an excessive intake of high-fat animal products.
He believes that we can learn a lot by looking at the dietary structure of countries that have a better track record in regard to obesity and health statistics. By adopting habits that include learning to eat smaller portions and taking time to enjoy our meals, we will not only find it easier to manage our weight but also improve our health.
On this program each meal consists of a combination of lean protein, low glycemic carbohydrates, healthy fats and fiber. 5 Factor World also offers dieters advice about how to order in restaurants, as well as providing cooking tips and more than 120 recipes.
Books
By Mizpah Matus B.Hlth.Sc(Hons)
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Last Reviewed: January 26, 2018
