The South Beach Diet

According to their website, The South Beach Diet is more than a diet — it's a way of life. The South Beach Diet emphasizes delicious foods. It explains how to make the best food choices so you can improve your health and lose weight.

The foods included in the diet include;

* Nutrient-dense, fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, and whole grains;
* Legumes;
* Lean sources of protein;
* Low-fat dairy products;
* Good fats from foods such as nuts, omega-3-rich fish, and healthy oils (like extra-virgin olive and canola oils).



Because it's a way of life, the South Beach Diet is flexible and accommodating. When you eat this way, you won't feel hungry or deprived. You'll be deeply satisfied from eating delicious and nutritious foods. The South Beach Diet allows for daily approved sweet treats and desserts, making this a plan you can adopt for life.



The South Beach Diet is divided into three Phases:

Phase 1: Eliminate Cravings and Kick-start Weight Loss
Phase 1, the shortest Phase, lasts for two weeks and is designed to eliminate cravings for refined starches and sugar — and to jump-start weight loss for those who have a substantial amount of weight to lose.
During Phase 1, starches (including pasta, rice, and bread of any type) and sugars (including those from fruits and fruit juices) are eliminated.

Phase 2: Lose Weight Steadily
Phase 2 is the long-term weight-loss Phase of the plan. Followers eat everything in Phase 1 plus healthy carbs such as whole-grain bread, brown rice, whole-wheat pasta, fruits, and some nutrient-dense root vegetables (like sweet potatoes). Phase 2 is designed for gradual weight loss because this leads to permanent weight loss.

Phase 3: Maintain for Life
Phase 3 is the maintenance Phase of the plan — it begins once you reach a healthy weight. Phase 3 is built on the same principles as the other Phases, but because it's the lifelong stage of the plan, it allows for more frequent indulgences. In Phase 3, you'll continue to follow the principles you learned in Phases 1 and 2, making smart food choices that allow you to maintain a healthy weight for life.
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