Episode 24: The Pritikin and Ornish Diets.

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford breaks down the foundations of both the Pritikin and Ornish diets, emphasizing how each prioritizes whole foods, plant-forward eating, and heart‑healthy habits. He spells out subtle, but important differences in their fat and fiber guidelines while offering a clear “go/stop/caution” framework to help listeners assess when each approach may be most appropriate based on individual health goals and metabolic needs.

Show Notes:

• (0:00 ) - Intro
• (4:25 ) - What Is The Pritikin Diet?
• (7:13 ) - The Why Behind Nathan Pritikin’s Diet
• (9:35 ) - Go Foods, Stop Foods, And Caution Foods 
• (11:13 ) - Major Cons And Outcomes Of This Cardiac Rehab Diet
• (12:43 ) - The Current Pritikin Institute & It’s Lifestyle Change 
• (13:34 ) - Nathan Pritikin’s Journey With Leukemia 
• (14:50 ) - The Ornish Diet By Dr. Dean Ornish
• (17:15 ) - Dr. Crawford’s Thoughts On Both Of These Diets
• (18:14 ) - Contact Us!

About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

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