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BodybuildingPro.com  Nutrition Database Reviews of Popular Diets South Beach Diet
ALL ABOUT THE SOUTH
BEACH DIET!
Go to: ABOUT THE
DIET
Go to: DIET
GUIDELINES
Go to: EXERCISE DURING THE
DIET
Go to: ADVANTAGES OF THE
DIET
Go to: DISADVANTAGES OF THE
DIET
Go to: CONCLUSION
Go to: DISCUSS THE DIET!
ABOUT THE
DIET
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The South Beach Diet was developed very recently, in 1999, by Dr.
Agatston. Although it was intended to help patients avoid the onset
or fight heart disease, the diet also promotes weight loss. Like so
many diets today, it is based on the idea that carbohydrates cause weight gain. Unlike
the Atkin's Diet, the South Beach
Diet does not eliminate carbohydrates altogether. Carbohydrates are
divided into "good carbohydrate" and "bad carbohydrate" categories,
as seen below:
Good Carbohydrates:
- High Fibre Cereals
- Wheat Breads
- Bad Carbohydrates:
- Cookies
- Pasta
These types of carbohydrates cause you to feel full temporarily,
but cause blood sugar levels to quickly rise up afterwards. These
are "lethargy carbohydrates" because they will cause you to feel
tired and hungry after they are consumed. The diet also considers
both good and bad fats. "Good fats" are
monounsaturated fats, and "bad fats" are saturated. With the diet,
you will eat three health meals a day, and snacks are allowed
throughout the day.
DIET
GUIDELINES
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The South Beach Diet is broken down into three phases:
Phase 1: Phase 1 is two weeks long and is fairly strict.
Normal portions are eaten but carbs are entirely avoided. On
average, around 10 lbs was lost during this phase by dieters.
Phase 2: This phase will bring each individual to their
ideal weight. Carbohydrates are lacking in the phase 1, but are
slowly introduced towards the end of this phase.
Phase 3: At this point in the diet, dieters will have met
their desired weight and will continue to eat a healthy diet. If
weight gain does occur, dieters go back to phase 1.
Drinks: Drink at least eight glasses of water per day
throughout the diet. A calcium
supplement is also recommended.
EXERCISE
DURING THE DIET
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No exercise is required for the South Beach Diet!
ADVANTAGES
OF THE DIET
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Unlike many other diets, the South Beach Diet has had positive
feedback from the scientific community. The diet is said to improve
cholesterol and insulin levels. The diet is relatively easy to
follow and is nutritionally balanced.
DISADVANTAGES OF THE
DIET
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Depending on what you are used to eating, this diet may be
restrictive for you, as many dairy products are consumed throughout
the diet, and if you do not enjoy eating dairy products, the number
of food choices you have will be reduced. The diet requires a lot
of time spent preparing the meals, which may be difficult to do
depending on your schedule.
CONCLUSION
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This diet is fairly good as it provides the dieter with sound food
choices while maintaining heart health and reducing the bad type of
cholesterol (LDL). It is easy to stick with and the weight loss is
slow over time, and as a result, is more likely to stay off. If
long-term weight loss is your goal, this diet may be for you!
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