The South Beach Diet Parties & Holidays Cookbook by Arthur Agatston, MD

This is a very good holiday cookbook for anyone who cares to prepare fresh, healthy food, whether or not they're on The South Beach Diet.

Ask anyone who has ever been on a diet and they'll always tell you that it's those special occasions that spoil their discipline. And we all know that there's always a special occasion. Of course there are holidays scattered throughout the year, but then there's those baby showers, barbecues, and weekend get togethers too.

Dr. Agatston, the creator of The South Beach Diet, appreciates this problem and the difficulty of expecting people to maintain their discipline all year long. That's why he's written this latest book in his series, to provide a no-excuse way to participate in the celebrations of everyday life, while still maintaining a healthy lifestyle. And not only will dieters be able to stick to their plan, they can still entertain family and friends with recipes that don't scream diet at them. The only people who will have problems with these recipes are those who refuse to eat anything but refined carbohydrates and won't go near a vegetable. For the rest of us, these recipes are delicious, easy to prepare and the entertaining guidance in this book is useful for anyone. If you are on The South Beach Diet, know someone who is, or just enjoy eating healthy food, this book will be a good addition to your collection.