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5 Factor Diet


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The 5 Factor Diet is the latest diet plan that has the five food elements: protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, fat, and fluids. It consists of five small meals a day, combined with 25 minutes of exercise broken down into five five-minute bursts. It focuses on five “Fat loss” keys: metabolism, exercise, right calories, glycemic index, and rest and recovery.

Fast Facts:

  • It was developed by a personal trainer Harley Pasternak.1
  • It is popular among celebrities like Jessica Simpson, Kanye West, John Mayer and Alicia Keys.2
  • This diet program gives dieters a "cheat day", when they can enjoy any food they like to eat every once a week.3

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

  1. 5 factor Diet: Harley's Success Stories
  2. Diets in Review: 5 Factor Diet
  3. WebMD: The 5 Factor Diet: Can It Work For You?

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