The South Beach Diet Cookbook

Book excerpt: At last - the paperback of this hugely successful Rodale title. The South Beach Diet is now firmly ensconced as the world's favourite and most effective diet. Millions of people around the world (it has been sold in 24 languages) have adopted it as their lifelong eating plan, shedding unwanted weight in the process. The diet emphasizes good fats and good carbohydrates, the kind that stave off cravings for unhealthy sugary food and promote long-term weight loss. It's not 'diet' food - it's delicious, satisfying food that is good for your health and your waistline. The South Beach Diet Cookbook contains more than 200 great-tasting recipes that can all be enjoyed as part of the diet. They are simple enough to make every day but delicious enough to serve on any occasion. There are mouth-watering colour photographs and 25 recipes from top chefs, stars of South Beach's renowned restaurants. Designed for people who love to eat, the South Beach Diet is a scientifically proven programme developed by leading cardiologist Dr Agatston in his practice in Florida to help his heart patients. detailed list of foods to avoid, plus shopping lists to help you stock your cupboards with good, healthy foods as well as giving you a wealth of recipes to inspire you and keep you on track.