The South Beach Diet: How Does It Work?

Do you want to lose weight and feel good at the same time? Do you also want to reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease? If so, maybe it is time for you to try the South Beach Diet.

The South Beach diet was created by Miami cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston who wanted to create a diet to help his heart disease patients in reducing the risk of reoccurring heart problems. A lot of diets that are low in fat causes insulin resistance can actually give a person heart disease and/or other associated problems.

Dieter’s who follow the South Beach Diet can enjoy eating healthy and whole foods – and all while losing weight too. So in fact, this diet has several anti aging benefits in all. By following this three-phase diet you can establish a healthy eating pattern that will be like complete a lifestyle and you will a lot of happier and happier. Dr. Agatstib believes that by making the South Beach Diet a part of your daily life, it will also increase your lifespan because you will reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and high cholesterol and blood pressure.

Do you want to know more? This article includes reasons why the South Beach Diet is becoming increasingly more popular and a sample menu so you can see what you have been missing out on.

Dieter’s who have gone on the South Beach Diet have reported a lot of positive results. The main result has been weight loss. Other results include controlling diabetes without the use of medication, gaining a lot more energy, less aches and pains. A lot of the dieter’s have reported that they even find the food delicious.

One South Beach dieter in particular said in on a review board that he is so glad he went on the South Beach Diet is so thankful to Dr. Agatston for creating the diet. He also said that the South Beach diet is the only diet he has enjoyed being on and the longer he is on the diet; the more healthier and positive he has been feeling about his new lifestyle change.

Well I’m sure Dr Agatston is more than happy with that praise!

Phase one of the South Beach diet is when you eliminate all carbohydrates from your diet; in phase two you will slowly add the ‘good’ carbohydrates back into your diet. During phase two some dieter’s have reported feeling tired, but according to some dieter’s you can prevent the feeling of tiredness by eating often; in between the three main meals. It is recommended that when you are on the South Beach Diet you should eat every 2 – 3 hours.

One concern for people who go on the South Beach Diet is how much time they will have to spend making each meal. The time spent making meals from the South Beach diet meal plan should not be much different than any other meal plan. Here is a sample menu plan from phase two of the South Beach Diet. Remember, phase two is when you can start adding ‘good’ carbohydrates back into your diet.

Breakfast – scrambled eggs with vegetables (like red peppers), onions (no carrots or potato), and mushrooms. You can also have two slices of bacon (lean) and drink of tomato juice or water. You may have caffeine but it must be limited.

Lunch – salad e.g. tomatoes (ripe), English cucumbers, two table spoons of blue cheese for the dressing, and two table spoons of feta cheese (crumbled on top of the dressing) You can than sprinkle a little bit of salt and pepper over the salad to add flavor.

This salad is also ideal salad for you take to work as you can pack the cucumber and tomatoes in separately and also wait until you are about to eat before adding your dressing. For phase two you can also add whole wheat pita bread (small piece) to your salad.

Dinner – chicken or fish (grilled) with some boiled asparagus with olive oil and/or garlic. You can also have a salad on the side of your meal.

Anti aging has never been easier. Hopefully this article has shown you that you can have tasty meals while on the South Beach Diet. So are you beginning to feel hungry?

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