Nathan Pritikin Quotes & Sayings

The fad diets that many Americans are on are perfect if you want to be hungry all the time and miserable. — Nathan Pritikin

All I'm trying to do is wipe out heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. — Nathan Pritikin

Vegetarians always ask about getting enough protein. But I don't know any nutrition expert (who) can plan a diet of natural foods resulting in a protein deficiency, so long as you're not deficient in calories. You need only 5 or 6 percent of total calories in protein ... and it is pratically impossible to get below 9 percent in ordinary diets. — Nathan Pritikin