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South Beach Diet A to Z: Dr. Arthur Agatston

Who is Dr. Arthur Agatston?
Dr. Arthur Agatston, a cardiologist based in Miami, designed a diet to help his heart patients lose weight. The diet caught on locally and soon attracted media attention.

The doctor published The South Beach Diet : The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss, in 2003 and it has been literally flying off the shelves ever since.

He has also published The South Beach Diet Cookbook, The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook and The South Beach Diet Good Fats Good Carbs Guide.

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South Beach Diet A to Z

Suggested Reading:
 The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatston, MD
 The South Beach Diet Good Fats Good Fats Guide
 The South Beach Diet Cookbook
 The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook

Source:
The South Beach Diet : The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss, Arthur Agatston, MD, St. Martin's Griffin (April 19, 2005 edition).


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