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South Beach Diet plan is sweeping the nation
as the hottest weight loss diet in the United States!
Dr. Arthur Agatston teaches us to get our blood sugar
under control and to stop the incessant cravings in
his South Beach Diet.
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Amazon.com's
review of The South Beach Diet: 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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