The South Beach diet
by Arthur Agatston, Arthur Agatston M.D. · first published 2003
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A renowned cardiologist discusses the importance of understanding the glycemic index values of foods and presents a weight-loss program that includes meal plans and recipes.
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…brain magically adapts and doesn't sense any pleasure emotions once you eat something unhealthy. Food Inc. movie changed in similar way my view on processed food in supermarkets. I can also recommend South Beach Diet for you (http://www.amazon.com/South-Beach-Diet-Delicious-Doctor-Desi...). The book explains in simple terms how cravings occur (it mainly has to do with insulin levels and the digestion speed) and how…
on “Ask HN: Food hacks for eating well?” ↗Joe Hruska (one of my co-founders at RescueTime, YC08) has lost 42 pounds in the last 3.5 months with approximately zero exercise. He pretty much did the South Beach Diet. It's kinda faddy, but it really is approximately what humans were designed to eat. You should pick up the book, but approximately: no white flour, no white sugar, no rice, no potatoes. First two weeks…
on “Ask YC: How do you lose weight?” ↗