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The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss
Arthur Agatston
Rating: 4.0/5 Stars
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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.
He lives in Miami Beach with his wife, Sari,
and their two children. --This text refers to the
Audio Cassette edition.
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The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss
Arthur Agatston
![]() | | | Amazon.com | | 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... read full editorial |
![]() | | | 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
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The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss
Arthur Agatston
![]() | | | It works! | | (MI) January 31, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars | | I had so many friends who have lost weight on this diet that I had
to try it. The hardest part was giving up my evening wine for the first
two weeks, but I love the food. Also -- I sleep better on this diet than I
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![]() | | | Perfect for me | | (LA, CA, USA) November 13, 2004 - 4.0/5 stars | | This Guide is a great little companion to 'The South Beach Diet,' with
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![]() | | | Frank Addleman, Professsor Emeritus,Nutrition&Fitness | | (Long Beach, CA.) May 4, 2005 - 3.0/5 stars | | This is a much better diet plan than the Atkins Diet. Experts would agree
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