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The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss (Random House Large Print)
Arthur Agatston
Rating: 4.0/5 Stars
Rank: 7894
The verdict is in: those simple carbs we've been living on are killing us.
For good health, we've got to get our blood sugar under control and stop
the incessant cravings.
Or so says Dr. Arthur Agatston, author of The
South Beach Diet. The first half of the book details the science
behind the diet.
Most of the explanations revolve around why things you
thought were healthy—-orange juice, wheat toast, carrots—-are
actually evil.
To avoid blood sugar surges, Agatston created a modified
carbohydrate plan, recommending plenty of high-fiber foods, lean proteins,
and healthy fats, while cutting bread, rice, pastas, and fruits.
Major
differences from other diets include a lack of concern over portion size
and a serious indifference to exercise.
Feeling full while on a diet is a
beautiful thing, but it seems odd that a cardiologist buries his exercise
recommendations in a solitary sentence. The last half of the book
covers his three-stage plan; daily diets are mixed with recipes, some of
which are from South Beach restaurant chefs.
The most restrictive period
lasts just two weeks, enough time to stabilize your urges and lose a few
pounds; stage two adds fruits and a handful of other carbs, while stage
three is meant to last the remainder of your life, with occasional lapses
for white bread or birthday cake.
While the diet is sound, the book could
be better organized. The first half mixes scientific study with anecdote in
a seemingly random way, while the mix of meal plans and recipes can be
confusing.
Still, the recipes are varied and tasty, and you'll never feel
deprived, unless you currently happen to live by bread alone. --Jill
Lightner--This text refers to the
Hardcover edition.
About the AuthorARTHUR AGATSTON, M.D. is a cardiologist who has served on committees of the
American Society of Echocardiology, the American College of Cardiology, and
the Society of Atherosclerosis Imaging, where he is a member of the
founding board of directors.
Editorials
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The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss (Random House Large Print)
Arthur Agatston
![]() | | | Randolph P. Martin, M.D., director of noninvasive cardiology at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta | | ". . . Dr. Agatston is a noted cardiologist who's made many contributions,
but The South Beach Diet may be his best . . ."--This text
refers to the
Hardcover edition. |
![]() | | | Book Info | | Consumer text outlines a diet plan allowing consumption of meat,
fish,cheese, healthy oils, nuts, vegetables, and the right carbohydrates.
Details the fundamentals of the plan and offers meal plans and
recipes.--This text refers to the
Hardcover edition. |
![]() | | | From the Back Cover | | The Diet Everyone's Talking About"I have tried every
diet--including Weight Watchers, The Zone, Atkins, Jenny Craig--and have
had a difficult time staying on those programs. The South Beach
Diet is easy, simple,... read full editorial |
Customer Reviews
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The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss (Random House Large Print)
Arthur Agatston
![]() | | | It works. | | (FL) January 23, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars | | Since I have been on this diet, all the cravings for junk food has gone. I
was someone who lived for sugar and now I do not want any of it. It so
easy for someone to tell you to eat less, but if you are craving bad
foods,... read full review |
![]() | | | It works, and you don't have to be Hungry. | | (Cambridge, MA) October 21, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars | | I went on this diet three months ago. I've lost 17 pounds,
and it
has been quite easy. I'm still loosing. Best $15
I ever spent on a
book! |
![]() | | | use your HEAD, not some DIET! | | (Chicago, IL USA) May 24, 2005 - 2.0/5 stars | | This is a good plan for those who need to follow some sort of "diet," but a
better read is "The Overfed Head" by Rob Stevens. Stevens teaches how to
learn to pay attention to what your body actually needs instead... read full review |
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