South Beach Diet Information
South Beach Diet Plan : Meal & Menu
South Beach Diet Food and Glycemic Index
South Beach Diet Phase One : Rapid Weight Loss
Phase 1 South Beach Diet Recipes
South Beach Diet Phase Two : Ongoing Weight Loss
Phase 2 South Beach Diet Recipes
South Beach Diet Phase Three : Maintenance
Phase 3 South Beach Diet Recipes
Quick & Easy South Beach Recipes for rapid weight loss
South Beach Diet Plan
What is
South Beach Diet?
South Beach Diet is not a low carb diet, neither is it a low fat diet. Instead the healthy South Beach Diet Plan teaches you to rely on the right carbs - the good carbs - and the right fats - the good fats, so you'll lose weight, lower your cholesterol level, reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes, and get rid of hunger cravings without feeling hungry.
On South Beach Diet Plan weight loss program you'll lose weight of 8 to 13 pounds in 2 weeks without feeling hungry.
How does South Beach Diet work?
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South Beach Diet Plan - Good Carbs and Good Fats
Much of our excess weight gain comes from the carbohydrates that we eat, especially the highly processed carbs found in baked foods, breads, snacks, soft drinks and other convenient favorites. Modern industrial processing removes the fiber from these foods, and once the fiber is gone, their very nature and how we metabolize carbohydrates changes significantly, and for the worse.
One side effect of excess weight gain is the impairment of the hormone insulin's ability to process fats and sugars properly. This condition is commonly known as insulin resistance. As a result of insulin resistance, the body stores more fats than it should, especially belly fat in the mid-section.
On decreased consumption of processed bad carbs, insulin resistance will clear up on its own, body weight decreases and metabolism of carbs begin properly. The craving for carbs also disappears once you cut down on carbohydrate consumption.
Finally, cutting out processed bad carbs on South Beach Plan will bring about lower cholesterol level and lower triglycerides level.
South Beach meal plan permits good carbs such as fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains and cut down the consumption of bad carbs such as the highly processed food, where all the fiber had been stripped away during manufacturing. By following the South Beach meal plan of eating the right carbs and right fats, the prime cause of obesity will be eliminated.
To make up for the overall cut in carbohydrates, the healthy South Beach meal plan permits the intake of lean beef, pork, veal and lamb. Even egg yolks, being a natural source of vitamin E, is allowed. Chicken, turkey and fish (the oily ones) are recommended in the healthy South Beach Diet Plan, along with nuts and low-fat cheeses, milk and yogurt. They are nutritious and non-fattening food.
Good fats i.e. mono and polyunsaturated fats such as olive oil, canola oil, rapeseed oil and peanut oil are included as healthy good fats allowed on South Beach Diet Plan.
Beauty and success of the South Beach Diet Plan lies in the flexible, simple and easy to follow three Phase South Beach Plan
Follow the South Beach Plan guide for healthy weight loss, weight control and optimal health.