South Beach Diet Review

Summary:
South Beach is currently one of the most popular diets out on the market. The whole concept of low carb meals has started to disappear, yet South Beach Diet is still going strong.

South Beach Diet is kind of like Atkins (in the fact that it's a low carbohydrate diet plan), but "the Beach" allows for a little more variety. Don't get us wrong, it's still a low carb diet plan, but for many dieters, low carb plans are difficult to stick with over the long term. Low Carb Diets like South Beach diet cut out the majority of carbs, which are easily processed by your body, and replace them with lean meats.

South Beach Diet will help you to lean what is a good carb and a good fat. A good carb is high in fiber or high in good fats and low in sugars that give it a high glycemic index (think of foods that digest slowly). A good fats are monounsaturated, polyunsaturated or omega-3 fatty acids (like in salmon).

For example, on the South Beach Diet, you'll eat lots of lean meats, fish, nuts and low-starch vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, spinach (forget the peas and corn).

South Beach Diet has three phases which you'll follow. Phase 1 is the most restrictive and cuts out all the "good" treats you might be used to. The objective of Phase 1 is eliminate insulin resistance so your body burns body fat. Weight loss during this two-week phase can be quite impressive (anywhere form 5-12 pounds) - but just make sure you don't expect this kind of weight loss each week.

Phase 2 begins to reintroduce some of the foods you love - whole grains and some fruits. You'll still focus on foods that have a low glycemic index (take longer to digest). The good thing about the lower GI foods is that you'll feel fuller longer. You'll stay in Phase 2 of the diet until you reach your goal weight.

Once reached your weight loss goal, you'll switch over to Phase 3. This phase adds three servings of whole grains and three servings of fruits a day.

South Beach Diet has hundreds of recipes and 24-hour support!

Hundreds of people swear by South Beach, and it has helped many lose more than just a few pounds.

Hunger:
2 (on a scale of 1 to 5. 1 being not hungry at all; 5 being starving)

Pros:
South Beach Diet works and you'll lose weight.
Simple, easy to follow recipes.

Cons:
Phase 1 is pretty difficult to get used to, but luckily it's only for 2 weeks.
Food can get expensive. (Lean meats and protein rich foods tend to cost more.)
You probably don't know how much you'll miss those simple carbs.

Cost:
South Beach Diet runs about $5 per week, plus food you purcahse at your local grocery store.

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