The South Beach Diet Cookbook: More than 200 Delicious Recipies That Fit the Nation's Top Diet [Hardcover]

Cardiologist Agatston (The South Beach Diet) follows up his blockbuster book on weight-loss with this volume of more than 200 recipes, a number of which are culled from the kitchens of chefs in Miami Beach and other cities. Each recipe is designated as Phase 1, 2 or 3 to help readers discern the segment of the diet for which they are appropriate. Carbohydrates are off-limits during Phase 1, but "good carbs" (like whole grains) are gradually reintroduced in Phase 2. Phase 3 segues into a less restrictive but still healthy eating regimen. Among the Phase 1 recipes are the simple Reuben Wrap (which calls for cabbage leaves instead of bread; the author notes readers "will have to have a 'rye' sense of humor for this"), as well as more complex main dishes such as Coconut Chicken and Sage and Rosemary Pork. Phase 2 and 3 eaters will find delicious options such as Sesame Baked Chicken, Crab Royale and Couscous Salad. Noting that a variety of foods and recipes combats the repetition and boredom that are many dieters' downfall, Agatston presents a wide array of choices, with plenty of enticing fish and vegetarian dishes. He also includes breakfasts, snacks and desserts, as well as ideas for home entertaining "South Beach-style" with a focus on fresh veggies, fat-free dips, shrimp and nuts for appetizers, and main dishes of grilled tuna or flank steak. Agatston leaves no stone unturned, even providing shopping lists and recipes for homemade condiments that forgo sugars.
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". . . Dr. Agatston is a noted cardiologist who's made many contributions, but The South Beach Diet may be his best . . ." -- Randolph P. Martin, M.D., Director of Noninvasive Cardiology at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta

"Despite the glitzy title, this is one of the more appealing diet books among the new 'anti-carb' programs." -- Publishers Weekly on The South Beach Diet

"Dr. Arthur Agatston isn't a diet doctor; he's a life doctor who prevents diseases . . ." -- Linda Richman, author of I'd Rather Laugh

Great food that`s good for you - that`s the foundation of the South Beach Diet and the reason millions of people around the world have adopted it as their lifelong eating plan, shedding unwanted pounds in the process. Created by leading Miami cardiologist Arthur Agatston, M.D., the diet emphasizes good fats and good carbohydrates, the kind that stave off cravings for unhealthy and sugary food and promote long-term weight loss. It`s not “diet” food - it`s satisfying, flavorful dishes that are good for your health and your waistline. Whether you`re already a South Beach Diet success story or brand-new to the program, you`ll find a wealth of inspiration in The South Beach Diet Cookbook to keep you on track without feeling deprive. The recipes are simple enough to make every day but delicious enough to serve on any occasion: Oatmeal Pancakes, Buttermilk Salmon Chowder; Caribbean Baked Chicken with Mango, Grilled Filet Mignon with Roasted Garlic Chipotle Pepper Chimichurri, Mexican Lasagna, Sage and Rosemary Pork, Red Snapper with Avocado Salsa, Thai Vegetable Stir-Fry, and Chocolate Pie with Crispy Peanut Butter Crust. Each recipe is marked “Phase 1,“ “Phase 2,“ or “Phase 3,“ so you`ll know immediately where it falls in the diet; there are also 25 all-new recipes from the top chefs and restaurants in Miami. Illustrated with 50 full-color photographs and packed with extras like shopping lists and a pantry guide, The South Beach Diet Cookbook is an essential addition to your kitchen shelf.

From the Introduction: The South Beach Diet was made for people who love to eat.

The first reason will be obvious to anyone who pays attention to current trends in cooking and eating. But you don't have to be a gourmet chef to know what I'm talking about - it's evident in every restaurant menu, every magazine and newspaper article, every cooking show on TV about how we eat now. Today's best cuisines make us a wide variety of fresh, wholesome, delicious foods prepared in exciting yet healthful ways.

Similarly, the South Beach Diet encourages you to eat a great variety of foods and to cook in health-conscious ways that bring out all flavors of the ingredients. On this diet, you can have abundant quantities of nearly any kind of fish or meat you can name. Vegetables and fruits, too. And because the South Beach program is neither low-carb nor low-fat, you'll be enjoying many of the dishes that other diets require you to give up forever.