THE SOUTH BEACH DIET TASTE OF SUMMER COOKBOOK

cyou not only improve your health but get the greatest enjoyment from eating. The nutrient-rich recipes found in this book are not only delicious and satisfying but will also help you lose weight and avoid a host of health- related problems. d From refreshing soups and salads to sumptuous desserts, the possibilities of great summertime meals are endless. And thanks to the easy-to-prepare recipes in The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook , you 9ll have plenty of options any night of the week, whether you 9re eating in or preparing food for a picnic, barbecue, camping trip, a day at the beach, or even a ballgame.<br><br> If you want grilled burgers and hot dogs or potato or macaroni salad, the best-loved classic American summer foods are here, along with more innovative recipes such as Carne Asada, Moroccan Couscous, Summer 9s Bounty Greek Salad, and Southern-Style Shrimp Boil that are inspired by the cuisines of warm climates around the globe. All can be enjoyed without abandoning the healthy eating principles of the South Beach Diet. But this is far more than a single-season cookbook.<br><br> Grilling, whether done outdoors or in, is now a year-round pastime, and many of the recipes in the book can easily be adapted to what 9s freshest in the market at any time of year. -more- Page 2 of 2 / The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook Divided into nine chapters 4from energizing breakfasts to refreshing drinks 4 The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook is easy to follow no matter what phase of the diet you 9re on. In addition to the 150 all- new recipes, Dr.<br><br> Agatston offers advice on the best summertime exercise and provides a week 9s worth of new sample meal plans for Phases 1 and 2. Sixty full-color photographs show just how appealing summertime cooking can be. The below recipe of Seared Scallops with Summer Vegetables is just a sample of what you 9ll enjoy with The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook : Seared Scallops with Summer Vegetables Phase 3 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Sweet and delicious, scallops sometimes come with a cfoot d attached; this small tough muscle pulls away easily and should be removed.<br><br> To enjoy this recipe on Phase 1 or 2, simply omit the corn. 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1½ pounds sea scallops, cleaned (about 20) ¼ teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half-moons ½ small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ¾ cup frozen edamame, defrosted 1 small ear of corn, shucked and kernels sliced off cob (½ cup kernels) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops, sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon of the salt, and season lightly with pepper.<br><br> Cook until golden brown on the outside and opaque inside, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Reduce the heat to medium and add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the pan.<br><br> Add zucchini, onion, and garlic; cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, edamame, and corn; cook until tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 to 4 minutes. Return scallops to the pan and sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste; reheat for 30 seconds, or until heated through.<br><br> Stir in basil. Divide among 4 plates and serve warm. Makes 4 servings NUTRITION AT A GLANCE Per serving: 180 calories, 8 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 18 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 280 mg sodium The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook (May 2007/Hardcover/Rodale/$28.95 US and $35.95 Canada) 150 all-new quick and healthy recipes that capture the casual, sunny essence of Florida 9s popular South Beach and other warm climates around the world.<br><br> Preventive cardiologist Arthur Agatston, MD developed the South Beach Diet to help his patients whose weight and blood chemistries were not improving. His balanced approach to nutrition and weight management proved highly effective and later served as the basis for his first non-academic work, The South Beach Diet. The South Beach Diet 3 cChanging the Way America Eats d www.southbeachdiet.com # # #<br><br>

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