2. CONCEPTS
The South Beach Diet is not a low carbohydrate or low fat diet. The concept behind the South Beach Diet is choosing the right carbs and the right fats. The diet includes three phases ranging in severity. The first phase is the strictest and usually lasts two weeks. Phase Two will last until you reach your goals and the final phase lasts for the rest of your life.
The diet is based on your blood sugar levels and necessitates stability. Once you are out of Phase One, you will want to eat a variety of foods and balance your sugar intake with fiber or protein. The South Beach Diet teaches you the kinds of foods that are high in fiber and protein and which foods upset this balance. The South Beach Diet encourages snacks between meals and dessert after dinner.
Depending on your phase you can use the menus provided in the South Beach Diet book or the website. You can also customize your meals with either tool. First get rid of or hide the foods that you will avoid in your respective phase. Then, head to the store to stock up on all of the foods to enjoy. You can find ideas for quick meals on the website.
