South Beach Diet Good Fats/Good Carbs Guide: The Complete and Easy Reference for All Your Favorite Foods

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Summary: Not too bad
Review: There are some good tips on here. I personally don't put too many of them into practice(...)

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Summary: If you are on SBD you need this book.
Review: There is really nothing more to say. It's nicely presented, convenient and fits right in your pocket. No more guessing if a certain food is SBD friendly at the grocery story. This book cut my food shopping time in half and greatly helped in the planning of my own recipes.

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Summary: Very Good Book!!
Review: This book helped me with my weight loss. I recommend it highly!

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Summary: Handy book
Review: This book is a fabulous handy, purse-sized reference. It gives you all the information you need to be successful on the South Beach plan. Debbie Farmer, author, 'Don't Put Lipstick on the Cat!'

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Summary: Good, but not flawless
Review: This book is a good, basic guide to South Beach Diet-friendly foods. It would be perfect if it had fiber counts included, to help the reader have a better idea of net carbs consumed.

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Summary: Missing much information
Review: This book leaves much to be desired. Even though it is advertised as being "complete", it is far from that. It is missing many normal foods. Also, it does not list the amounts of fiber, saturated fats or cholesterol. It recommends many foods to avoid that are recipes in Dr Anatston's own books. Not worth the money.

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Summary: It's working for me!
Review: This companion book to the original South Beach Diet book serves as an excellent resource for figuring out which foods we can have and which we must avoid. It's a food guide, not a full-blown description of the diet. As such, it suits it's purpose just fine.
I've lost over 30 pounds on this diet in the past 3 months, without suffering and misery. The similiarities between South Beach and Atkins are clear to see. So are the differences. South beach is the product of a cardiologist, which is aimed at preventing heart disease and diabetes. It's not just low carb, it's correct carbs. It also emphasizes avoiding saturated fats and trans-fats. With all due respect to the late Dr. Atkins and his diet, this one presents a healthier alternative that has proven effective. This isn't the only diet book out there but it's a good one with good explanations for those serious about losing weight in a safe manner.

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Summary: Just Great!
Review: This Guide is a great little companion to "The South Beach Diet," with quick references for selecting foods, it helps you craft a lifestyle approach to the South Beach plan with helpful suggestions for healthy eating styles. It is every bit as powerful and empowering as Tom Leonardi's "Secrets of Sensual Lovemaking," or Alison's "Rawfully Good!" video or the dvd "New Sex Now."

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Summary: Helpful but there's better out there...
Review: This guide seemed like the answer to my needs. I wanted something I could keep in the car as a guide for when I go shopping or to restaurants. However, it's failing in many respects.

The guide doesn't give you actual net carb counts for items. Instead, it just rates them on good/average/poor, etc. There's no glycemic index indication or rating. The information for restaurants is very general. I would have liked to have seen charts for popular fast food chains, for example. And given that this is a South Beach branded guide, why oh why doesn't it mark each item with what phase it's acceptable for?

There are plenty of better pocket guides out there. I'd recommend getting an up-to-date version of another guide instead. This one just seems to be capitalizing on a trend without actually providing useful information.

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Summary: This is a good buy but a bit pricey
Review: This is a great buy if you can buy it used. I think it is helpful with the diet and also just basic information. I started looking into this diet because of the effect it has on blood sugar. I find this diet a bit easier to do than Atkins. This book is a good resource to have when on this diet.