THE SOUTH BEACH DIET GOOD FATS, GOOD CARBS GUIDE is
a well-organized and easy-to-use companion to THE SOUTH BEACH DIET.
I've been on Dr. Agatston's plan since August and have lost 32 pounds.
The Guide is an ideal quick reference -- especially for shopping and
eating out -- for Phase 3 dieters. Much appreciated!
"The South Beach Diet Good Fats Good Carbs Guide"
is a 138 page companion book to the best selling book, "The South Beach
Diet".
According to the author, Dr. Arthur Agatston all fats and carbs are
not created equal. The good fats and carbs will nourish your body, help
you stay healthy and lose weight. Eating the wrong kinds will trigger
cravings, decrease your ability to burn off calories and make you hungry.
In this book, Dr. Agatston shows you at a glance which fats and carbs
are compatible with "The South Beach Diet". Each entry lists a food
item, its carbohydrate, sugar and fat grams. Foods are then ranked as
limited, very limited or avoid. There are over 1,200 listings.
The beginning of the book gives a quick overview of "The South Beach
Diet". It describes why we need to select certain foods in order to
lose weight and get healthy. Though it does not go into the great detail
of the original South Beach Diet book, you could purchase this mini
book and learn enough to be able to follow the diet successfully.
The book packs in a lot of information. In addition to the overview,
and food ratings there are also shopping tips and meal makeovers. A
handy dining out section makes it easier to stay on the South Beach
track at your favorite restaurants.
A quick guide also lists what foods to enjoy on each phase of the diet.
The only drawback to the book is though its smaller than a normal
sized book (7" tall by 5" wide), it's still to large to fit in a pocketbook.
It would be nice if it were smaller, making it more portable, thus I
deducted one star.
Other than that, the book is a super handy resource, excellent for those
following the South Beach diet or concerned about their health. Lee
Mellott from Frederick, Maryland
Pick the right foods to get slim!, December 21, 2003 
