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9. South Beach Diet
Developed by Dr. Arthur Agatston, The South Beach Diet touts itself as
teaching dieters to eat the right carbs and the right fats. The
diet has three phases. In the first dieter’s banish their bad
carb cravings and induce rapid weight loss. In the second phase,
some types of carbs are reintroduced and weight loss is slower. The
final phase is the “Diet for Life” phase. This is the maintenance
diet and will be followed for the rest of the dieter’s life. If
at any time the dieter begins to gain unwanted pounds, then he simply
goes through the induction and pre-maintenance phases again.
The first phase emphasizes protein from high-quality meat sources with
lots of fresh vegetables and salads with real olive oil dressing.
Bread, rice, pastas, potatoes, baked goods, soy milk and cheese,
yogurt, beets, carrots, corn and all fruit are forbidden in the 14-day
induction phase. This includes all candy, cake, ice cream and
sugar, plus meats that are cured in sugar or molasses.
The diet encourages three meals a day with a mid-morning and a
mid-afternoon snack.
There is also a daily meal plan. This plan includes strict portion
control in the induction phase. An example of a daily snack is 20
peanuts. And 30 pistachios is another snack option.
Unlike Atkins, unlimited protein consumption is not advised or allowed
on this diet. However, during the later phases of the diet some
of the strict portion control does end and dieters are able to eat
until satiated.
Some of the forbidden foods can be slowly reintroduced, sometimes in
modified form in the second phase of the diet. The second phase
lasts until the dieter’s goal weight is reached. However, white
flour products, potatoes, corn, carrots, beets and sweet fruits like
banana and pineapple are still forbidden.
After dieters reach their ideal weight, they proceed on to their Diet
for Life or maintenance diet.
In this phase the forbidden foods are processed foods, white flour
products, sweet fruits, and foods with a high glycemic index in general.
During the 14-day induction period, Dr. Agatston predicts a weight loss
of between eight and 13 pounds, with belly fat being the first to
go. In the second phase dieter should continue to lose 1-2 pounds
each week as long as they do not go overboard with the carb
reintroduction.
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Here is today's feature Lowcarb article.
7 Reasons Low Carb Diets are Wrong
by: Charles Remington
The human body is designed to run best on a certain type and balance of fuel. Unfortunately the latest low-carbohydrate fad diets are not fuel that the human body was designed to run on. Low - carbohydrate diets can cause several health concerns over time. Here are the top seven.
1. Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when excessive uric acid levels, start to crystalize in joints, leading to pain and inflamation. Uric acid is a waste product in the liver's metabolism of protein. Excessive amounts of protein may lead to an inability of elimination of uric acid. The FAT LOSS COACH recommends you should not to exceed 1-1.25 grams of protein per lean pound of body weight.
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Note that the contents
here are not presented from a medical practitioner, and that any and
all dietary planning should be made under the guidance of your own
medical practitioners. This content only presents overviews of low-carb
research for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice
from a professional physician. .
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