Celebrates summer with a compilation of 150 quick and healthy recipes that use fresh ingredients from the garden and market, including breakfast dishes, salads, sandwiches, grilled meats, vegetarian entrâees, desserts, and drinks.

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Arthur Agatston, M.D., is a preventive cardiologist and associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. In 1995, Dr. Agatston developed the South Beach Diet to help his cardiac and diabetes patients improve their blood chemistries and lose weight. Since then, his book The South Beach Diet and its companion titles have sold more than 22 million copies. Dr. Agatston has published more than 100 scientific articles and abstracts in medical journals, and recently he received the prestigious Alpha Omega Award from New York University Medical Center for outstanding achievement in the medical profession. He lives in Miami Beach with his wife, Sari.

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What better way to enjoy the relaxed, healthy South Beach Diet lifestyle than with a cookbook that celebrates the best foods of summer from garden and market? The 150 all-new quick and healthy recipes in" The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook" capture the casual, sunny essence of Florida's popular South Beach--and other warm climates around the world. Whatever phase of the diet you're on, you'll find ideas for breezy breakfasts; crisp salads and light summer sandwiches; innovative grilling ideas for meats, poultry, fish, and shellfish; tempting vegetarian entrees; refreshing desserts; and cooling summer drinks. Imagine sitting at an outdoor table with family and friends enjoying Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho, Grilled Shrimp Caesar, South Beach Diet Tiramisu, and Iced Pom-Mojito Spritzers--just a few of the refreshing recipes to be found in this book. But this is more than just a summer cookbook. Tips throughout remind readers that grilling is a year-round pastime and that many of the recipes can be easily adapted to what's freshest in the season. You'll also get Sample Meal Plans for Phases 1 and 2, a glossary of key ingredients used in the book, and dozens of ideas for maximizing the bounty of the garden. The 60 beautiful full-page color photographs show just how appealing summertime recipes can be.

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SUMMERTIME ON THE SOUTH BEACH DIET

Summer is a great time to enjoy your South Beach Diet lifestyle. With the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables available at this time of year, it's so easy to eat healthy. Whether you shop at a local farmers' market or supermarket or enjoy the bounty of your own garden, the foods of summer naturally suit the South Beach Diet.

Since we all like to relax during these warm months, preparing food should be laid-back and fun. The easy recipes in this book help you do just that, any night of the week, whether you're eating in or making food for a picnic, barbecue, camping trip, day at the beach, or ballgame. Imagine packing a cooler with South Beach Diet Club Sandwiches (page 51), a side of Savoy Slaw with Sesame Dressing (page 88), and fresh Summer Fruit Cocktail for dessert (page 212). Add some plastic utensils, a few napkins, and a bottle of water and you're good to go!

Burgers, hot dogs, fries, and creamy potato and egg salads are on everyone's list of summer favorites, including ours, so we've updated them-- creating healthy versions that are tastier than ever. Juicy Chimichurri Burgers (page 148) are made with lean ground beef, and there are Asian Tuna Burgers (page 116) and South-of-the-Border Salmon Burgers (page 117), too. We've lightened up potato salad with a creamy yogurt dressing (page 81), and egg salad by using more egg whites than yolks (page 47). Hot dogs are dressed with a homemade tomato and pickle relish (page 158) that's sugar free and much lower in sodium than supermarket versions. For vegetarians, there are tasty Chicago-style tofu dogs (page 181), charred on the grill and topped with hot peppers, ripe tomato slices, tangy mustard, and more. You'll make delicious grilled fries using fiber-rich sweet potatoes (page 86), and refreshing Peach-Raspberry Shakes (page 230) that taste as rich as those made with ice cream. And this is just the beginning!

Along with these best-loved American summer foods, there are recipes inspired by the cuisines of warm climes around the globe. You'll find Spanish White Gazpacho (page 43), made with protein-and fiber-rich almonds; Caribbean-style drinks (pages 223 and 228); Middle Eastern grilled meatballs (page 156); and Moroccan Couscous (page 77). On hot days, you might make Summer's Bounty Greek Salad (page 66) or enjoy a simple piece of spice-rubbed chicken or fish with a side of Spanish Rice Salad with Pumpkin Seeds (page 89). For cooler days and nights, try Quick Chicken Tagine (page 134) or Southern-Style Shrimp Boil (page 96).

No matter which recipe you choose, you'll find we've used healthy and easy cooking techniques, like grilling and quick sauteing, throughout the book. You won't be toiling over a hot stove or heating up the kitchen for hours with the oven on high. And with a little advance planning, you can maximize your time outdoors and with the family. Spend some time on Sunday thinking through the meals you'd like to make during the coming week. Refer to the sample meal plans on pages 234 to 249, which combine recipes from the book with other quick-to-put-together dishes for Phases 1 and 2. If you're making Grilled Chicken Fajitas (page 143), for instance, throw on some extra chicken to use in tomorrow's lunch of Curried Chicken Salad with Peanuts (page 136); use it instead of the sauteed chicken the recipe calls for. Or add a piece of salmon to the grill for a delicious next-day supper of Grilled Salmon and Farro Salad (page 105). By thinking ahead and doing some advance preparation, you can save valuable time to relax and enjoy more summer fun.

The Phases: A Short Course

Here are the fundamentals of the South Beach Diet's three phases:

Phase 1: This is the shortest phase of the diet, lasting only 2 weeks. Phase 1 is for people who have a substantial amount of weight to lose or who experience significant cravings for sugar and refined starches. During this phase, you'll jump-start your weight loss and stabilize your blood sugar levels to minimize cravings by eating a diet rich in healthy lean protein (fish, chicken, and lean cuts of beef), vegetables, nuts, reduced- fat cheeses, eggs, low-fat dairy, and good unsaturated fats, such as extra- virgin olive oil. You'll enjoy three satisfying meals a day, plus at least two snacks, and you'll even be able to have some desserts. What you won't be eating are starches (bread, pasta, and rice) or sugar (including fruit and fruit juices). While this may be hard at first, remember that in just 2 weeks you'll be adding many of these foods back into your life. Exercise during all phases is important to your overall health and will improve your results.

Phase 2: Those people who have 10 £ds or less to lose, who don't have problems with cravings, or who simply want to improve their health can start the diet with Phase 2. If you're moving on to Phase 2 from Phase 1, you'll find that your weight will continue to drop steadily and your cravings will have subsided. You'll gradually reintroduce many of the foods that were off-limits on Phase 1, including more good carbs such as whole- grain breads, whole-wheat pasta, and brown rice, as well as whole fruits and some root vegetables (such as sweet potatoes). You'll even be able to have a glass or two of red or white wine with meals if you like. Continue on Phase 2 until you reach a weight that's healthy for you.

Phase 3: This phase begins once you reach your healthy weight. At this point, you'll fully understand how to make good food choices while maintaining your health and weight. Since your South Beach Diet lifestyle will be second nature …