{"product_id":"2940014118149","title":"Good Carb Diet OverviewPLUS . . . Over 350 Recipes","description":"DIET OVERVIEW\u003cbr\u003eWHAT IT IS A three-phase plan that has been likened to the low-carbohydrate Atkins program\u003cbr\u003ebecause during the first two weeks, South Beach eliminates most carbs, including bread, pasta,\u003cbr\u003epotatoes, fruit and most dairy products. In PHASE 2, healthy carbs, including most fruits, whole\u003cbr\u003egrains and dairy products are gradually reintroduced, but processed carbs such as bagels,\u003cbr\u003ecookies, cornflakes, regular pasta and rice cakes remain on the list of foods to avoid or eat rarely.\u003cbr\u003eDitto for carrots, corn, bananas, raisins, pineapple, fruit juice and watermelon. This phase lasts\u003cbr\u003euntil the weight goal is reached. In Phase 3, adherents are urged to stick mostly with the same\u003cbr\u003efoods as in PHASE 2. Agatston notes, however, that lapses are inevitable and dieters may need\u003cbr\u003eto \"switch back to PHASE 1 for a week or two\" when they overindulge and regain weight.\u003cbr\u003ePHILOSOPHY The program is based largely on reducing or eliminating foods with a high\u003cbr\u003eglycemic index -- a measure of the rise in blood sugar after eating a particular food. The South\u003cbr\u003eBeach Diet, Agatston writes, \"corrects the way your body reacts to the very foods that made you\u003cbr\u003eoverweight,\" especially sugar.\u003cbr\u003eReality Check: \"The glycemic index is interesting,\" notes Wadden, but there isn't enough\u003cbr\u003eevidence to prove its effectiveness in weight loss. Adds Wing, \"For weight loss, the bottom line\u003cbr\u003econtinues to be calories, not the glycemic index.\"\u003cbr\u003eWHAT IT PROMISES Eight- to 13- pound loss in the first two weeks; about one to two\u003cbr\u003epounds per week after that. Belly fat is said to vanish first, though Agatston doesn't explain why.\u003cbr\u003eHOW IT STACKS UP Calories aren't counted, but based on serving sizes and ingredients\u003cbr\u003eprovided in sample menus and recipes, intake in all phases runs about 1,200 to 1,400 calories\u003cbr\u003edaily, provided that you eat reasonable portions. This calorie level should produce weight loss of\u003cbr\u003eabout a pound per week. Fat -- much of it healthful fat from salmon and olive oil -- provides 40\u003cbr\u003eto 50 percent of calories, higher than the 30 percent or less targeted by low-fat diets and groups\u003cbr\u003esuch as the American Heart Association. According to the Healthy Eating Index, South Beach\u003cbr\u003ePHASE 1 could fall short on fruit and grains for women and men, and may have too much\u003cbr\u003esaturated fat, but it appears to hit the mark on milk, vegetables, meat, cholesterol and variety.\u003cbr\u003ePHASE 2 may still skimp on grains and some dairy products and may have too much cholesterol\u003cbr\u003ebecause of eggs. But for women especially, it appears to score well on vegetables, fruit, meat,\u003cbr\u003esaturated fat, sodium and variety. Men may need more vegetables.\u003cbr\u003ePHYSICAL ACTIVITY QUOTIENT Newspaper ads promise that exercise is not needed for\u003cbr\u003esuccess on the South Beach Diet. The book offers just a half-page on physical activity, which\u003cbr\u003eWadden says is surprising given that Agatston is a cardiologist. \"It's true that you don't have to\u003cbr\u003eexercise to lose weight,\" Wadden says, \"but it sure helps.\" And as Wadden notes, increased\u003cbr\u003ephysical activity is good for improving such other things as energy, sleep, mood and blood\u003cbr\u003epressure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003cbr\u003eHerbed Yogurt Cheese.................................................................................................................. 13\u003cbr\u003eMarinated Yogurt Cheese ............................................................................................................. 14\u003cbr\u003eMediterranean Grilled Vegetable Soup ........................................................................................ 15\u003cbr\u003eRoasted Tomato Soup ................................................................................................................... 16\u003cbr\u003eBaked Halibut with Salsa Verde ................................................................................................... 17\u003cbr\u003eCumin-Crusted Sea Bass............................................................................................................... 18\u003cbr\u003eFillet of Sole with Spinach \u0026amp; Tomatoes....................................................................................... 19\u003cbr\u003eMediterranean Roasted Fish ......................................................................................................... 20\u003cbr\u003eMustard-Crusted Salmon .............................................................................................................. 21\u003cbr\u003ePan-Grilled Salmon Fillets with Tomato \u0026amp; Tarragon .................................................................. 22\u003cbr\u003eRatatouille of Roasted Vegetables ................................................................................................ 23\u003cbr\u003eScampi with Broccoli.................................................................................................................... 24\u003cbr\u003eSpicy Halibut with Tomatoes \u0026amp; Olives ........................................................................","brand":"99 \u0026cent; store, save a lot more","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47166226202864,"sku":"2940014118149","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014118149_p0.jpg?v=1763600980","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014118149","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}