The food component of 5-FACTOR FITNESS is just as effective and even more flexible. It calls for 5 simple meals a day to maintain blood sugar levels, yet there's no counting carbs or calories. Most meals require only five easy-to-find ingredients and take just five minutes to prepare. No exotic high-priced foods, just a balance of lean protein and fibrous carbohydrates (grains, fruits and vegetables). And one benefit of the plan? It builds in one "cheat" day per week when you can indulge your cravings and eat the foods you love. Backed by scientific research, the author explains how this groundbreaking program keeps the "junk" you eat that day from turning into fat while it paves the way for lean muscle preservation.