The South Beach Diet

The South Beach diet is the creation of cardiologist Arthur Agatston, MD, director of the Mount Sinai Cardiac Prevention Center in Miami Beach, FL.

The South Beach diet is all about good and bad carbs. Certain carbs such as potatoes, fruit, bread, cereal, rice, pasta, beets, carrots and corn are not allowed for the first two weeks. And even after this stage these carbs stays on the "naughty list"

As with Atkins theThe South Beach diet has a very restrictive first stage, which is then followed by a long-term eating plan.

The South Beach diet basically bans unhealthy fats and carbs with a high sugar level which includes potatoes, rice, beets and corn. On the other hand it strongly recommends healthy fats and healthy carbs.

So on the South Beach Diet there are not counting of calories and no strict portion control either. However, as with Atkins, the recommendation of only eating till the point of fullness is recommended. A lot of snacking is also recommended, which leaves you feeling satisfied.

It goes without saying that sugar-laden desserts or pastries and alcohol is banned in the first stage and limited in the long term eating plan..

There are three stages to the South Beach diet:

1. The first stage.
For 14 days the following foods are banned:
Bread
Rice
Potatoes
Pasta
Baked goods
Fruit
Beer
Wine
Any other alcohol
Dairy products are allowed but restricted

2. The second stage
Some of the initial banned foods can now be allowed back into your diet. Fruit  for instance is reintroduced at this stage. This stage lasts until you reach your target weight. However, lots of restriction still applies.

3. The third stage
As with Atkins, this is the stage you are suppose to maintain for life. You are suppose to eat normal food in normal portions while following some basic guidelines.


Pros
If you can keep to the very restrictive phase you can loose a lot of weight and get rid of carb and sugar addiction, which is very beneficial to your health.
Cons
Going on a off this diet can be very unhealthy and can get you stuck in an eating disorder. Low carb diets is not for everyone. 

Please Note: I tried to give an unbiased review of the above mentioned diets.
However, I do not endorse diets that promises "quick fixes" or diets that restrict certain food.
In fact, according to research and my own experience these diets are extremely dangerous for a person with food addiction and can even push you further into eating disorders.

I compiled an online Christian eating disorder program for women struggling with food. In one of the weeks we deal specifically with food and all the different diets out there. I give you my own experience with different diets, as well as those of the ladies I've encountered in support groups. Hearing personal stories and testimonies will give you a better idea of the pros and cons of some of the above reviewed diets.
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