Not all carbs and fats are created equal.

Emphasizing the benefits of a diet rich in complex carbohydrates, monounsaturated fats, and Omega-3 fatty acids, this comprehensive guide offers readers more than 300 recipes that tantalize the taste buds-from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. The recipes are designed to help readers lose weight without feeling deprived or experiencing the cravings that so often come with low-carb and low-fat diets.

Diet books that highlight good carbs and good fats, such as The South Beach Diet, outsell low- and no-carb diet books

Readers of diet cookbooks buy multiple books on the subject

According to the American Medical Association, 64% of Americans are overweight or obese, and it's worsening