The South Beach Diet, by Miami cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston, is intended for quick weight loss, but it is really based on permanently changing the way one eats. The diet's initial phase, which lasts two weeks, is a detox mode, emp...

As an adjunct to the popular South Beach diet, this reference lists ratings of fats and carbohydrates by portions, as well as whether the product is recommended or not. It contains concise introductions to each food group, and helpful...