Now available in paperback, The Reality Diet is the fool-proof solution to weight loss that has people all over the country dropping pounds and spreading the word about their success. Dr. Steven A. Schnur, founder of the largest cardiology practice in South Florida, developed this breakthrough program after seeing many of his patients "yo-yo" on fad diets that result in health-threatening side effects. Now, Dr. Schnur's program is available to everyone who wants to slim down in a healthy, sustainable way.The Reality Diet is not low-carb, low-fat, or high protein. It's a diet rich with delicious foods from all food groups and high in one key fat-fighting ingredient-fiber. Not only does fiber stop hunger, it also significantly lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and a host of other illnesses. With this flexible plan, readers will:- learn to apply the 2:90 rule-the key to choosing nutritious carbs with the right fiber content;- enjoy mouthwatering meals, using more than 200 quick and easy recipes;- eat all the foods they love and have been told to avoid;- lose two pounds a week and thirty pounds in three months; - learn proven strategies for maintaining weight loss for life.With eight weeks of Action Plan menus for men and women, tips for eating in restaurants, as well as an effective exercise program, The Reality Diet is both a comprehensive weight-loss plan and a blueprint for lifelong health.