The Five Factor Diet was developed by Harley Pasternak following publication of his book "Five Factor Fitness" in 2004. A favorite of many celebrities, the Five Factor Diet takes a more extensive look at putting together specific meal plans using specific foods outlined in Pasternak's book. This five-week diet offers an effective way to lose weight for those with hectic schedules looking for quick and easy ways to prepare meals.
The Five Features
Eat five meals a day to avoid hunger and cravings. Use only five ingredients for each meal that will take five minutes to make, cutting down on preparation and cooking time. Work out for 25 minutes, doing five exercises, five days a week. Enjoy five cheats over five weeks; pick one day a week to eat your favorite foods.
Five Keys to Fat Loss
Exercising regularly increases your metabolism, which in turn burns more fat. Eating foods with a low glycemic index not only reduces calories but keeps blood sugar levels stable. The Five Factor Diet lets you know which foods contain the best number and kind of calories so you can put together a meal easily. Getting the proper rest reduces cortisol and increases muscle strength.
Five Meal Requirements
The five foods selected for each meal must be low in fat and a good source of protein. Each meal should be high in fiber, low on the glycemic index and contain only healthy fat. A sugar-free drink is allowed.
Five Sample Breakfasts
Day one: Oatmeal berry pancakes: rolled oats, strawberries, nonfat sour cream, egg whites, blueberries
Day two: Skim milk, Kashi Go-Lean cereal
Day three: Espresso panna cotta: nonfat plain yogurt, nonfat sour cream, espresso, bittersweet chocolate, vanilla
Day four: Egg whites, chicken, nonfat cheese, bell pepper, Mrs. Dash
Day five: Egg whites, nonfat milk, two slices flourless bread, salt, pepper
Five Sample Lunches
Day one: Chili: lean beef, tomatoes, beans, Mrs. Dash, pepper
Day two: Salad: lettuce, tomato, tuna, onion, Mrs. Dash
Day three: Wrap: turkey breast, nonfat cheese, flourless tortilla, salt, pepper
Day four: Chicken salad: chicken breast, nonfat yogurt, celery, salt, pepper
Day five: Chef salad: lettuce, tomato, turkey, boiled egg whites, Mrs. Dash
Five Sample Dinners
Day one: Fish with mixed vegetables, salt, pepper
Day two: Grilled chicken breast, sweet potato, green beans, salt, pepper
Day three: Salmon, quinoa, salad, salt, pepper
Day four: Ground turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, salt, pepper
Day five: Five factor pizza: veggie pepperoni, nonfat cheese, flourless tortilla, tomato, basil
Five Online Tools
Dietsinreview.com identifies five valuable online tools that are additional benefits to the Five Factor Diet. If you enroll to become a Five Factor Member you will have access to hundreds of recipes, meal planners, an activity journal and a weight tracker, as well as message boards where you can share stories with others going through the same experience.
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