Review Description:
Dr. Arthur Agatston, a cardiologist at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, developed the South Beach Diet. The diet is a low carbohydrate diet and it was created for the purpose of lowering cholesterol for heart patients and those with diabetes. During the initial stages of the diet all simple sugars and carbohydrates are eliminated almost entirely (sweets, pasta, most breads, etc.). This type of restriction will lower caloric intake, thereby causing weight loss. The book does focus on decreased carbohydrate consumption in a healthier manner. The diet program focuses on consuming complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and lean fats and proteins.