The purpose of the SOUTH BEACH DIET is to change the overall balance of the foods you eat to encourage weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. The SOUTH BEACH DIET is a healthy way of eating whether you want to lose weight or not
South Beach Diet plan is of Three Phases.
Phase 1 Is for two-week and designed to eliminate food cravings and start weight loss. You eliminate all carbohydrates from your diet, like starches and sugars, including pasta, rice, bread and fruit. You are not allowed to drink fruit juice or any alcohol. Your focus is on eating lean protein, like seafood, skinless poultry, lean beef and soy products. You are allowed to eat high-fiber vegetables, low-fat dairy, and foods with healthy, unsaturated fats, including avocadoes, nuts and seeds.
Phase 2 This is a relatively long lasting phase. You can start eating fruits, some cereals, fiber baked goods, pasta, whole wheat bread and some starch, but in small amounts. You follow this phase until you reach your ideal weight.
Phase 3 This is a maintenance phase means healthy way to eat for lifetime. You continue to follow the SOUTH BEACH DIET and lifestyle concept you learned in the two previous phases. You can eat almost all the foods, which you desire, with occasional indulgences.
So get stared on SOUTH BEACH DIET and be Healthy Young and Energetic for lifetime.