Quotes from Arthur Agatston

The two active ingredients to look for in omega-3 or fish-oil supplements are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).

On the South Beach Diet, you can eat lean cuts of beef, lamb, and pork; skinless white meat chicken and turkey; game meats; fish and shellfish; soy products; beans and other legumes; eggs; and fat-free and low-fat dairy products.

It's not necessarily that we were wrong then and right now. It's just that our knowledge is constantly growing, and along the way we sometimes have to unlearn what we thought was true.

As we lower our carbohydrate intake, we burn more fat and less glucose from carbs.

12 RULES FOR KETO-FRIENDLY EATING Minimize sugars. Strictly avoid refined carbohydrates. Limit snacking. Favor fewer, larger meals over frequent small meals. Maximize the healthiest fats. Consume full-fat dairy. Limit omega-6 vegetable oils. Eat a variety of non-starchy vegetables. Enjoy a wide variety of meats, poultry, and seafood. Eat primarily whole foods. Eat slowly. Be flexible.

Some types of protein are better than others for manufacturing muscle protein. The best one appears to be the whey protein found in milk and other dairy products (another plus for dairy).