The South Beach diet was created in 2003 by Dr. Arthur Agatstan, a preventative
cardiologist and associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami Miller school of Medicine. The South Beach diet is meant to provide lifelong change and has been updated to incorporate daily exercise. The diet focuses on eating low glycemic index carbohydrates, lean protein, healthy fats, and nutrient-dense, fiber rich fruits and vegetables. The diet has three phases: Phase one lasts two weeks and is meant to jumpstart the diet. This is the most restrictive phase. Almost all carbohydrates are eliminated. Lean protein, high fiber vegetables, low fat dairy and healthy unsaturated fats and oils are allowed. An eight to ten pound weight loss can be expected at the end of the first phase. If a person has ten pounds are less to lose they may skip the first phase and start the second phase. Phase two is a long term weight lost phase and lasts until a person’s goal weight is reached. Healthy carbohydrates such as whole-grain breads, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, fruits and vegetables are added during this phase. Weight loss of one to two pounds is expected during phase two. Phase three is the maintenance phase and is meant to be a healthy way to eat for life. Although, no foods are off limits during this phase and occasional indulgences are included, a person should continue to follow the principles learned in phase one and two. Professionals do not seem to have too many issues with the South Beach diet. Cindy Moore, RD, a director of nutrition therapy at Cleveland Clinic says that although weight loss in phase one is mainly due to water loss, the diet overall meets many criteria for a healthy diet because if doesn’t leave out any major food groups and it includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. The diet also promotes lifelong change. Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, an American Dietetic Association spokesperson agrees that the South Beach diet includes the behavioral changes necessary for a healthy lifestyle. She also adds the most Registered Dietitians advise clients to follow weight loss plans similar to recommendations found during the second and third phases of the South Beach diet. More information on the South Beach diet can be found at: http://www.southbeachdiet.com/sbd/publicsite/index.aspx References: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/south-beach-diet/MY00499 http://www.webmd.com/diet/south-beach-diet-what-it-is?page=2
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