In his usual self-effacing style, he now tackles a problem that has troubled many doctors---how to develop a rational program of weight loss which will ultimately keep the coronary arteries in good shape. Over the years, the "Diet" he developed has been shown to be easy to follow, logical and exposes the coronary arteries to less cholesterol and fat than other diets like Atkins which seem similar on first glance.

His discussions about glycemic index and other less publicized aspects of weight management are especially clear. At my prevention centers, I will be recommending "the South Beach Diet" without reservations.


What a wonderful book!   April 18, 2003
 10 out of 15 found this review helpful

Finally a diet, that doesn't feel like a diet. Its plan is more of a healthy lifestyle, and Dr. Agatston's findings are brilliant. The text is clear, concise, and very easy to follow. It works, no two ways about it.


It's A Keeper for Lifetime Eating   April 18, 2003
 47 out of 52 found this review helpful

I started The South Beach Diet with Phase Two and I continue to lose weight steadily. This diet has balanced my cravings for foods high in sugar. I no longer obsess over food or when I can eat again. The South Beach Diet is not based on fads. It is not about eating a diet of fatty meat products, drinking glass after glass of water, eating expensive prepared foods, preparing time consuming recipes, counting calories or counting points. It is about eating familiar, unprocessed foods that are accessible in all grocery stores and all restaurants. Dr. Agatston has researched and developed a diet that is simple and logical. That's why it works.


i finally get it!!!   April 14, 2003
 45 out of 49 found this review helpful

i read this book and it finally put everthing under perspective. i understand the body chemistry and have started the diet. it works wonders. though i personally dont have a heart condition, it does run in my family and i an a young female so you never know what will happen in the future. i have both my parents on this diet. my mother has a heart condition and my father is over-weight. the diet itself is very hard the first week but it is worth the weight that you loose. no fruit,BAD carbs (like starch and beer)and no dairy in phase one. i even started to work out too. i think if you dont get diets, get this book, it will tell all. Good Luck!!!