South Beach Diet - A Speedy Weight Loss Secret

Diet Fitness

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By Anjana Ns

Monday, April 2, 2012, 9:56

It is time to get healthy with weight loss, the famous South Beach diet is the best IR(insulin resistance) diet as it doesn't talk about giving up eating or even sacrificing certain food stuffs. The new weight loss secret is a popular American diet invented by cardiologist Arthur Agatston which is all about replacing bad carbohydrates and fat with good carbohydrates and fat. Take a look to know how to follow the south beach diet.

South Beach Diet Tips
The diet plan is classified into three phases. This plan suggests three balanced meals with two snacks.
Phase 1: This phase is followed for two weeks and is comparatively tougher than the other 2. Involves restriction of carbohydrate meals as they contain hidden sugar. Fruits and snacks containing carbs are also avoided. Dairy products, saturated fat, high carb foods such as rice, bread, pasta are taken out. This will allow you to stop craving for carbs and help you lose weight very quickly.
Phase 2: All the good carbs are added back, those in the form of fruits and vegetables and certain dairy products are consumed in small amounts. This way it will allow you to know how much carbohydrates is actually contributing to your body weight.
Phase 3: By phase three you would have regained some weight so restart the phase 1 and 2 on the basis of the weight you lost and regained in phase 3.

Advantages:

1. The South Beach Diet is rated as the best insulin resistance diet and is highly advised for diabetic and heart patients. Since it is been invented by a cardiologist, it is definetely a safe diet to follow.
2. South beach diet controls insulin as well as cholesterol levels. It will help to be a judge yourself and decide on how much fat and carbs your body needs.
3. South beach doesn't stress and make you tiresome by suggested unavailable diet supplements.
4. It is as powerful as the atkins diet as both focus on cutting down carbohydrates. South beach allows you to enjoy certain good fats like olive oil and nuts.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.