| South Beach Diet
The South
Beach Diet focuses more on normal portions of lean proteins
such as fish and chicken, unlimited amounts of low-glycemic-index
vegetables, plenty of healthy fats such as olive and canola
oil, nuts and avocados; and small portions of "healthy
carbs" found in fruit and less-processed grains. The
nutritional guidelines of the diet are both reduced carbohydrates
and reduced fats for proper weight loss.
The diet is organized into
three phases, beginning at Detoxification, where the major
weight loss occurs, then Reintroducing
Carbs, and finally A Diet for Life, the maintenance plan.
Phase one lasts two weeks, phase two, until you reach your
ideal weight, and phase three, the maintenance stage, will
last the rest of your life if you continue to follow the
diet.
The first phase is the most
restrictive, emphasizing on lean proteins, fat-free or low-fat
cheese, nuts, eggs, tofu, legumes, healthy types of fat
and low-glycemic-index vegetables, and should last for about
two weeks. Phase II reintroduces fruit, whole grain bread,
rice, pasta and fat-free milk and yogurt. You should stay
on Phase II until you have achieved your desired amount
of weight loss. Phase III is for maintenance and should
be followed for life. You are encouraged to go back a step
or two to maintain your weight. For more information visit
The South Beach Website.
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Atkins Diet