| 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