The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss (Random House Large Print (Cloth/Paper))
by: Arthur Agatston
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Dewey Decimal Number: 613.25
EAN: 9780375431944
Format: Large Print
ISBN: 0375431942
Label: Random House Large Print
Manufacturer: Random House Large Print
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 528
Publication Date: April 01, 2003
Publisher: Random House Large Print
Release Date: April 01, 2003
Sales Rank: 349840
Studio: Random House Large Print
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Product Description:
Great food that's good for you--that's the foundation of the South Beach Diet and the reason millions of people around the world have adopted it as their lifelong eating plan, shedding unwanted pounds in the process. Created by leading Miami cardiologist Arthur Agatston, M.D., the diet emphasizes good fats and good carbohydrates, the kind that stave off cravings for unhealthy sugary food and promote long-term weight loss. It's not 'diet' food--it's satisfying, flavorful dishes that are good for your health and your waistline.
Amazon.com Review:
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
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- HumSomeone recommened this diet to control cholesterol. Doubt I'll actually read it entirely. Not sure ... Read More
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- South Beach Diet CookbookThis book has literally turned my life around. I never realized there were so many "good and healthy" ... Read More
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- Love this book!My Dr. suggested this diet to me after coming to him several times with no luck on other diets. So far, ... Read More
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- Five-Star Product and DeliveryThe book I received -- The South Beach Diet -- arrived very quickly, was well priced and in perfect shape ... Read More
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- An Eye OpenerThe South Beach Diet is a great guide to developing healthy eating habits for life. It is educational delving ... Read More
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