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Buy Together Today: $24.06 You Save: $8.88 Click here for promotion rules Links you might be interested in plus size clothing nursing bra swimsuit memory stick adidas shoes Customers who bought this book also bought The South Beach Diet Cookbook: More than 200 Delicious Recipes That Fit the Nation's Top Diet by Arthur Agatston South Beach Diet Good Fats/Good Carbs Guide: The Complete and Easy Reference for All Your Favorite Foods by Arthur Agatston The South Beach Diet Good Fats/Good Carbs Guide (Revised) : The Complete and Easy Reference for All Your Favorite Foods by Arthur Agatston The Everyday Low-Carb Slow Cooker Cookbook: Over 120 Delicious Low-Carb Recipies That Cook Themselves by Kitty Broihier 15-Minute Low-Carb Recipes: Instant Recipes for Dinners, Desserts, and More by Dana Carpender The Good Carb Cookbook : Secrets of Eating Low on the Glycemic Index by Sandra WoodruffExplore Similar Items: in Books, in Music, and in DVD Editorial Reviews Amazon.comThe 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 LightnerFrom Publishers WeeklyDespite the glitzy title, this is one of the more appealing diet books among the new "anti-carb" programs. Agatston, a doctor based at Miami Beach's Mt. Sinai Medical Center, found that his patients not only were unable to stay on various popular diets but their cholesterol and blood sugar levels remained dangerously high after trying these plans. The doctor chose to alter his own diet-first avoiding all carbohydrates and fruit and then reintroducing these foods in moderation. Feeling better and losing weight, he then consulted a nutritionist to modify his strategy to devise a sound method for his patients. The South Beach diet begins with a somewhat restrictive two-week program, generally producing a weight loss of from eight to 13 pounds. The initial phase may be difficult for those who crave bread, pasta and fruit. But there are still choices, and snacks (cheese, hummus, vegetables) are a necessary part of the diet. People shouldn't feel hungry on this part of the diet, stresses the author. The second phase offers somewhat more choices, including whole wheat bread and other selected carbohydrates. Agatston advocates combining the "bad" with the "good." For example, take whole wheat bread and dip it into olive oil, rather than using butter. Eat a very small amount of pasta with lots of vegetables, meat and healthy oils. Complete meal plans along with simple recipes comprise roughly half the book. Of course, there's no perfect diet that works for everyone but the enthusiasm of the conversational tone and the inviting manner make the book more appealing than many other diet tomes. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. See all Editorial Reviews Product Details Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Rodale, Inc. (April 25, 2003) Language: English ISBN: 1579546463 Shipping Information: View shipping rates and policies Average Customer Review: based on 592 reviews. Amazon.com Sales Rank: #45 in Books (Publishers and authors: improve your sales) In-Print Editions: Paperback | Hardcover (Large Print) | Audio Cassette (Abridged) | Audio CD (Abridged) | Audio Download (Audible.com) | Calendar | All Editions Look Inside This Book Browse Sample Pages: Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover Customers who viewed this book also viewed The South Beach Diet 2006 by Arthur Agatston M.D. South Beach Diet: Exclusive Edition by ARTHUR AGATSTON The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook : 200 Delicious Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less by Arthur Agatston South Beach Recipes, Not Low Fat, Not No Carb: Recipes for a Food Plan You Can Live With--Forever by Nancy McCune South Beach Diet, by Agatston, Buy it at The Vitamin Shoppe and Enjoy FREE Shipping on $75 purchase - Limited time offer! The South Beach Diet Newsletter Explore Similar Items: in Books, in Magazine Subscriptions, and in DVD Spotlight Reviews Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers. 998 of 1129 people found the following review helpful: Updated version of ATKINS, June 6, 2003 Reviewer:Lee Mellott (Frederick, Maryland) - See all my reviews Basically the South Beach diet is the Atkins program with some modifications. Sadly Agatston does not give Atkins credit. In fact on page 10 he states, "the Atkins Diet, for instance which bans virtually all carbohydrates and leaves the dieters to exist mostly on protein." Anyone who is familiar with Atkins knows that though Atkins plan does ban carbs for the first two weeks in the induction phase it later allows carbs back into the diet and the individual works up to a carb allowance where he/she will not gain back weight. And yes with Atkins whole grains, pasta and potatos are allowed according to the individuals metabolism of carbs. So this quote indicated that the author was either unfamiliar with Atkins or just twisting things so his own diet was more appealing.Agatston also claims his diet is not low carb. But in the first two weeks you eat very limited carbs and after that you add carbs back to your diet according to what you can handle (without gaining weight) so if you consider Atkins low carb, which does the same thing you will consider The South Beach Diet low carb.You begin the diet with a two week period where you do not eat rice, pasta, bread, fruit, potatoes, etc. After the 2 week period you will according to Agatston lose between 8 and 13 pounds.When your 2 weeks are up, you go to Phase 2. In Phase 2 you add back carbs that are good carbs like whole grains, fruits etc.You continue to lose and then when you have reached your goal you switch to Phase 3. This is where you eat your foods in normal portions, but live by simple rules. There are two main differences between Atkins and Agatston. Agatston does not suggest you go into ketosis as Atkins does. And Agatston suggest you limit saturated fats unlike Atkins.Other than that, the diet is essentially the same. Agatston suggests eating fresh fruits, veggies, whole grains, unproceessed foods and fat etc. just like Atkins.Agatston's book is not well written either. He skips around in the book and doesn't clearly spell out the plan. The reader is left to infer what the diet is as he reads the book. A much better book choice would be to get "Atkins for Life" where everything is spelled out and eat less saturated fat.Agatston also states you don't have to worry about counting calories. Sadly no matter what diet you are on, as I found out the hard way, calories count. The reason low carb diets don't require you to count calories or watch portions is because protein is very satiating and naturally suppresses the appetite. So most folks will not overeat. But there are some who will. And if you cheat just with some carbohydrates and are eating the fats and proteins that low carbing allows you may very well gain weight. Bottom line calories count. Agatston gives menu plans in the back of his book. These are cut and dried with no substitutions listed. And when you add up the calories, menu plans are approx. 1200 or so. No wonder you will lose weight!One good point Agatston does make is if you add fiber right before you eat a meal in the form of say a spoonful of Metamucil you will slow down the processing of your food and feel fuller.If you want to lose weight, eat protein to help you feel full. Eat healthy fats. Eat unprocessed carbs (fruits and veggies) and eat few starchy carbs (rice, potatos).And eat moderate portions. Agatston tells you this but its already been said before. Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) 719 of 751 people found the following review helpful: I lost 20 lbs in 3 weeks and it was easy!, July 30, 2003 Reviewer: A readerThe South Beach Diet may very well become the diet of the future and not just a trendy diet of the present.This is not another fad diet or a ripoff of Atkins. It does compare to Atkins in that it provides more than just the minimal amounts of protein prevalent in so many other diet regimens and results comparable to Atkins with the added bonus of being lower in fat.The addition of oils gives the skin a luxurous glow and prevents hunger. Oils are also typically devoid in most diet regimens.My favorite recipes are the Balsamic Chicken, Savory Chicken Saute, Grilled Steak with Tomato Relish and favorite dessert is Mocha Ricotta Creme.I have always loved mayonnaise and glad to see that this plan allows Mayo to be used liberally.The Phase 1 Plan was so easy to stay on. I was never hungry and my energy soared!On Phase 2 I am enjoying such delights like Mediterranean Chicken Salad and Portobello Pizza, Oatmeal Pancakes for breakfast, Poached Salmon Spinach Salad for Lunch and Stir Fry Chicken and Vegetables, Easy Chicken in Wine Sauce and Salsa Chicken for Supper along with other delights such as Grilled Yellowfin Tuna with a White Bean and Oregano Salad, Broiled Sole in Light Cream Sauce and Italian Style Spaghetti Squash.And the best part is that this is a lifestyle program. The Phase 3 plan allows menues that are delicious and healthy like Moroccan Grilled Chicken and Savory Shrimp over Wild Rice and desserts like Chocolate Sponge Cake or Chocolate Stuffed Steamed Pears.This diet plan alloes liberal amounts of eggs, beef, poultry, seafood, pork, veal, lunchmeat, cheese, nuts, tofu, fats (oils from canola and olive oil), spices and seasonings and sweet treats.You'll also find out which foods to avoid including certain types of beef, poultry, pork, veal, cheese, vegetables, fruit, starched and carbs and certain types of dairy products.I was delighted to see that someone with credibility finally came forward and exposed that eat only the egg whites and throw the yolk away. Dr. Agatston explains that the whole egg contains nutrients and the yolk contains good cholesterol that can neutrilize the bad cholestorol. The yolk also contains lecithin, a noted fat burner.All in all, I am very pleased with the South Beach Diet. I look better, feel better and am healthier than I have been in years (I am 55 years young--prior to This program, Iwas 55 years old and felt like I was in my 70's)If you want a program that delivers, give the South Beach Diet a try. You'llbe glad you did. I know I am. Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) Customer Reviews Average Customer Review: Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers. 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful: To lose weight, just head South., August 3, 2005 Reviewer:a reader "a reviewer" - See all my reviewsThis is a diet book whose plan is to get you to lose weight by limiting your carbohydrates- essentially another low-carbohydrate diet. It has 3 phases where your carbohydrates are severely restricted at first, and then re-introduced. These kinds of diets will definitely help you lose weight in the short run, but in the long run, they fare just as well as any regular calorie restricted diet. An easy read, I give it 4 stars. Readers interested in other weight loss books might also want to check out "The No-Beach, No-Zone, No-Nonsense Weight Loss Plan" to see what the published research has to say about losing weight. Happy reading! Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) 0 of 8 people found the following review helpful: Slimming Down, August 2, 2005 Reviewer:Teresa R. Alvarino "tra52242" (West New York, N.J. United States) - See all my reviews I just started to get into the South Beach Diet and I think this may do the trick; if one follows it correctly. I will write back when I have lost some weight and give a better critique. Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful: The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss, August 2, 2005 Reviewer:Lalo Leer (Lake Chapala, MX) - See all my reviewsI found the book easy to read, thorough on how the diet evolved and how/why it works. The testimonials semed honest and encouraging. The diet makes sense to me and appears to be one that will not be impossible to live with. Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: Size Reduced, August 1, 2005 Reviewer:kalena - See all my reviewsI haven't seen my aunt for a couple of months. She went from a Size 8-10ish to a 2-4ish. I was amazed how great she looks! She shared about the South Beach Diet (SBD). I mentioned it to another friend. My friend siad it works too. My friend had lost 8 pounds in Phase 1. I read the blue SBD book. It was an easy read. I'm working on Phase 1, day 3. I can already feel a difference in my clothes. They're not snug anymore. Phase 1 is NOT as hard as I thought it would be. I'm making better choices and choosing better foods. Though I am modifying some of the menues to suit the tastes of my husband and myself, it hasn't been difficult. I just stay in the list of good carbs/proteins/fats as listed. My husband has high cholesterol, high BP, and possibly high triglycerides too. Dr. Agatston who is a cardiologist has a great life style plan. I'll update you if/when my husband goes off his cholesterol med. It's early in phase 1 for me, but I've seen firsthand the improvement over 2 others. Health and Weight is dependent on the individual to make the effort. If I can do it (and I am not a dieter... it's really a lifestyle change) you can do it too! Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) See all 592 customer reviews... 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