Cookbook Review

The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook 200 Delicious Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less By Arthur Agatston, MD Published by Rodale October 2005;$27.95US/$37.95CAN; 1-59486-292-3

Fast food can be good for you!

The South Beach Diet is more than a renowned weight loss program that has helped millions lose pounds and improve their health. It's a lifestyle based on what experts agree is the healthiest way to eat: a diet based on good fats, good carbohydrates, lean sources of protein, lots of fiber, and plenty of great-tasting, nutrient-dense whole foods. It should be easy to eat this way all the time, but often the pressures of our fast-paced world challenge even the best intentions. Now, The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook makes eating the right foods easier and more delicious than ever before.

These 200 diverse and satisfying recipes include such dishes as Buttermilk Waffles with Jam, Turkey Antipasto Salad, Spaghetti with White Clam Sauce, Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach and Goat Cheese, Black Bean and Goat Cheese Tostadas, Beef with Asparagus and Mushrooms, Rice Pudding, and Nutty Brownies. Each recipe is marked Phase 1, Phase 2, or Phase 3, so you'll know immediately where it falls in the diet, and recipes that are "superfast" (15 minutes or less) are marked with a special icon. "The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Kitchen" is an invaluable resource that includes a glossary of ingredients and South Beach essentials, plus more than 30 innovative suggestions for quick dishes you can make without a recipe, as well as advice on preparing foods ahead to make weeknight cooking practically effortless. Illustrated with beautiful full-color photographs and packed with time-saving tips and ideas, The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook will inspire you to eat well every night.

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