The South Beach Diet1st (first) edition Text Only

by Arthur Agatston

The South Beach Diet has become a phenomenon in the a #1 New York Times bestseller with more than 7 million copies in print. Key factors in the diet's success are the meals that Dr. Agatston promotes. This book outlines what the diet is all about.

Genres: Reference, Health, Cookbooks, Diets, Cooking, Nonfiction, Food

Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Arthur Agatston is an American cardiologist and celebrity doctor best known as the developer of the South Beach Diet, but also as the author of many published scholarly papers in the field of noninvasive cardiac diagnostics. His scientific research led to the Agatston score for measuring coronary artery calcium.

Reviews

[Kerry Vistisen · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't find this book helpful at all. Since the diet is now a mail order meal plan and I am not willing to fork over that much money, I was looking for updates on allowed foods. I didn't get that. Instead it a list that is pretty much common sense if you know anything about food. For instance, white potatoes are to be avoided. Yet, they break it down and list different kinds of potatoes- baked, mashed, french fried-small, medium, and large orders. Hmmm, they are all to be avoided. Imagine that!

Stick with the original book and do some research on line to find the most recent updates.

[Annalise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This diet really worked for me some years ago but I found I kept returning to stage /phase 1. Learned some good tips but one negative thing is it trained me to stop eating fruit and I don't believe that is good for your health long term. Worth a read and a try though!

[Steve Samples · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, concise guide with helpful food information

[Carolyn D Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually find this book full of useful information . I actually keep this book in my purse for reference with I go to the grocery store.

[Provin Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great addition to the original book. I carried it with me for the first few months of the diet as a resource.

[Maya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative. Easy to read. Pretty logical for the most part.

[Gprice99 · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to know exactly how to follow this diet, this is the book you should read. Read the original "The South Beach Diet" if you're interested in a few recipes and how the diet affects your body.

[sologdin · Rating 1 out of 5]

Recipes are weak, but the explanatory sections at the beginning, about the food industry, are slick. Industrialized food production is essentially a predigestion system that turns nutritious items into high glycemic index sugarbombs.

[Mary Meysenburg · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent update to the original text, with useful clear information about many of the nutritional terms bandied about and easy to use charts of a vast listing of foods rated by glycemic index and glycemic load.

[Jeannette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't add more than what I've already said in reference to this diet; however, this seems like a handy guide to have if I were to follow the diet - even to just keep in my phone or purse, just in case. It's a comprehensive guide to most common foods, good for a quick reference.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Handy guide to have if you've got questions. Not quite as thorough as I would like though.

[Marianne Ogden · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is mostly charts and lists. A great reference tool small enough to fit in a purse. I especially like the suggestions in the back for dining out.

[Marilyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just "breezed" through the book...

[Darby · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think is a good handy reference but not as complete as I would like it.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good information.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Recommended by my physician.

[Neya · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is SUPER handy if you are gonna do this diet.

[Abraham Ray]

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[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very quick to read, and informative.

[Rachel Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great quick guide to have on hand for those on the diet