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“Ginger-Dijon Glazed Pork Tenderloin Prep time: 10 minutes • Cook time: 35 minutes Dijon mustard, reduced-fat sour cream, and fresh ginger create a flavorful coating for this tender pork roast. Buy an extra pork loin and slice for lunch the next day. 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger ¼ teaspoon dried thyme Salt 1½ pounds pork loin 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 1½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper Heat the oven to 450°F. In a small bowl, stir together mustard, sour cream, ginger, thyme, and a pinch of salt; set aside. Make several ¼-inch slits in pork loin. Slip garlic into slits. Brush loin with oil and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add pork loin and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Spread mustard mixture over pork, then transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until a meat thermometer inserted into center of pork”
― Arthur Agatston, The South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight Loss and Better Health for Life

“On the South Beach Diet, you can eat lean cuts of beef, lamb, and pork; skinless white meat chicken and turkey; game meats; fish and shellfish; soy products; beans and other legumes; eggs; and fat-free and low-fat dairy products.”
― Arthur Agatston, The South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight Loss and Better Health for Life

“The two active ingredients to look for in omega-3 or fish-oil supplements are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).”
― Arthur Agatston, The South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight Loss and Better Health for Life

“It’s not necessarily that we were wrong then and right now. It’s just that our knowledge is constantly growing, and along the way we sometimes have to unlearn what we thought was true.”
― Arthur Agatston, The South Beach Diet

“Grilled Yellowfin Tuna with a White Bean and Oregano Salad 6 ounces sushi-grade yellowfin tuna Salt Cracked black pepper ¼ teaspoon crushed garlic ½ lemon, juice of 2 ounces olive oil ¼ cup water 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped ½ tablespoon dried oregano 12 ounces cooked white beans 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped Season the tuna with the salt and pepper and grill each side for 30–45 seconds. Set aside to cool. Mix the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, water, basil, oregano, and beans in a cold mixing bowl and let marinate for 3 hours in the refrigerator. To serve, bring the salad to room temperature and place it in the middle of a shallow bowl. Slice the tuna thinly, and lay it on top of the bean mixture. Garnish the plate with the chopped parsley.”
― Arthur Agatston, The South Beach Diet

“As we lower our carbohydrate intake, we burn more fat and less glucose from carbs.”
― Arthur Agatston, The New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet: Rev Your Metabolism and Improve Your Health with the Latest Science of Weight Loss

“12 RULES FOR KETO-FRIENDLY EATING Minimize sugars. Strictly avoid refined carbohydrates. Limit snacking. Favor fewer, larger meals over frequent small meals. Maximize the healthiest fats. Consume full-fat dairy. Limit omega-6 vegetable oils. Eat a variety of non-starchy vegetables. Enjoy a wide variety of meats, poultry, and seafood. Eat primarily whole foods. Eat slowly. Be flexible.”
― Arthur Agatston, The New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet: Rev Your Metabolism and Improve Your Health with the Latest Science of Weight Loss

“On Phase 1, your goal is to keep your net carbohydrate intake at 50 grams per day or less. Carbohydrates are not just found in sugars, starches, and grains, but are also found in healthy foods such as vegetables, nuts, and dairy products. That’s where you’ll be getting most of your carbohydrates in this phase, but they will make up a small percentage of your daily intake, with satiating protein and fat providing the rest. When you’re on Phase 1, you’ll eat a lot of non-starchy vegetables, including broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, and zucchini, as well as healthy fats such as full-fat dairy and olive oil. You’ll also be consuming fat contained in high-quality proteins such as fish, meat, poultry, eggs, and other foods. Ultimately, you will be able to incorporate a small amount of higher-carbohydrate foods, such as lentils and black beans, into your diet. THE DETAILS OF PHASE 2 I like to classify Phase 2 as the lifestyle phase, although you may continue to lose weight, depending on your food selections.”
― Arthur Agatston, The New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet: Rev Your Metabolism and Improve Your Health with the Latest Science of Weight Loss

“Some types of protein are better than others for manufacturing muscle protein. The best one appears to be the whey protein found in milk and other dairy products (another plus for dairy).”
― Arthur Agatston, The New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet: Rev Your Metabolism and Improve Your Health with the Latest Science of Weight Loss