The Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise 1979 Edition [Hardcover] Nathan Pritikin and Patrick M. McGrady

Description

1979 edition. Dust jacket has significant wear and discoloration. Hardcover is in good condition. Pages have some highlighting and underlining but the majority are clean and binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of “The Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise” offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the modern health and wellness movement. Published in 1979, it represents the groundbreaking work of Nathan Pritikin, a pioneering nutritionist and advocate for a low-fat, plant-based diet long before such ideas entered the mainstream. Pritikin’s program, which emphasized exercise and the avoidance of processed foods, was revolutionary in an era when high-fat diets were still widely accepted. This book serves as a time capsule of the shift towards a more health-conscious society, capturing the early debates and controversies surrounding Pritikin’s approach. The highlighted and underlined passages offer a unique window into the thoughts and reactions of a previous reader, adding an extra layer of historical intrigue. For collectors and readers interested in the origins of the wellness industry or the evolution of dietary philosophies, this well-preserved volume is a must-have addition to any library.