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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

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several of my old-lady coworkers jumped on the South Beach Sheep-Wagon and so since this mama has another several (hundred) (thousand) pounds to go until perfection I borrowed a copy for a day. Two things: I would rather be 7800 pounds than lose a little ...more...]]> 4 1 false false Sun Jul 06 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Apr 21 20:58:18 -0700 2008 Sun Jul 06 11:28:26 -0700 2008 more...]]> 0 1 false false Mon Jul 06 14:44:28 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 17 14:47:24 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 1 false false Thu Apr 02 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 24 10:28:07 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 02 19:22:33 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Fri May 19 00:00:00 -0700 2006 Mon Dec 15 16:19:01 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 15 16:25:23 -0800 2008 1.5 She was diagnosed with diabetes and after a time on this diet, her body straighted itself up and the doctor said she was no longer diabetic.
My wife and I tried the diet - struggling terribly through Phase 1.. but delighted by the tim...more...]]> 5 1 false false Mon Dec 29 17:37:12 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 29 17:48:50 -0800 2008 more...]]> 2 2 false false Mon Jul 21 15:15:43 -0700 2008 Mon Jul 21 15:15:50 -0700 2008 1 0 false false Wed Mar 05 19:07:29 -0800 2008 Wed Mar 05 19:07:34 -0800 2008
I tried a few of the recipes and was NOT impressed. One was pretty disgusting tasting and was not edible, i ended up throwing it in the trash, NO O...more...]]> 4 0 false false Sat Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2002 Sat Jan 12 23:14:48 -0800 2008 Sat Jan 12 23:23:48 -0800 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2003 Sat May 24 21:37:42 -0700 2008 Sat May 24 21:44:33 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 0 false false Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 16 13:58:57 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 16 14:01:20 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Tue Jan 27 15:34:36 -0800 2009 Tue Jan 27 15:38:28 -0800 2009 more...]]> 0 0 false false Mon May 25 10:42:51 -0700 2009 Mon May 25 10:45:34 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sat May 16 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 23 19:22:09 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 23 19:25:30 -0700 2009 7 I personally don't follow the recipe plan because I live alone. However I reccomend this book to everyone wanting to lose weight. It has three "stages". I am on phase one still.]]> 4 0 false false Tue Jul 21 16:30:58 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 27 01:21:25 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2003 Thu Feb 26 08:13:29 -0800 2009 Thu Feb 26 08:14:34 -0800 2009 1 3 0 false false Wed Nov 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Thu Jan 01 18:11:00 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 01 18:17:41 -0800 2009 2 0 false false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Thu Sep 24 15:43:44 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 24 15:45:34 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Fri Jul 10 20:22:22 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 10 20:23:39 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Thu Apr 02 22:47:21 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 02 22:49:47 -0700 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=239478