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Tuesday, June 22, 2004
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Get the Skinny on the Hamptons
New Yorkers head out to the Hamptons when they
want to escape the busy city life of Manhattan. The famous
region at the eastern tip of Long Island is home to a laid-back,
high-end lifestyle that attracts stars such as Billy Joel
and Jerry Seinfeld. And now the swanky seaside area has given
birth to a new diet program.
Dr. Fred Pescatore, author of "The Hamptons Diet: Diet Secrets of the Rich, Famous and Thin," claims the healthy Hamptons lifestyle inspired his plan. "The Hamptons Diet is really just a combination of a low-carbohydrate diet approach with the Mediterranean diet," he told us.
Dr. Pescatore, who is a former colleague of Robert Atkins, also explained to us that the diet incorporates fruits and vegetables, which a lot of other low-carb diets don't.
The secret, however, is perhaps the macadamia nut oil. Tom Valenti,
who runs the Manhattan restaurant Quest and whose recipes are
featured in Pescatore's book, showed "Extra" some
typical Hamptons Diet dishes. Relying heavily on Dr. Pescatore's
own brand of oil, he rustled up Main Beach scallops, East End
pork tenderloin and farmstand tomato bread salad with grilled
chicken. "Macadamia nut oil is probably the healthiest
oil available on the market," Valenti told us. "It's
really Hamptons-Diet friendly."
Thanks to the Hamptons Diet, artist Connie Cortese lost around 22 pounds, quite a difference on her 5-foot frame. She says she lost the weight even though she's actually eating more at mealtimes. "I'm maintaining my weight, I feel healthier and more energetic," Cortese enthused.
It looks like this summer's hottest destination also holds the secret to losing those pesky pounds. And for more on the Hamptons weight-loss approach, don't miss Tuesday's edition of "Extra."
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