| We Know: All About the South Beach Diet What is the South Beach Diet? Brought into the public eye by the book, "The South Beach Diet," by Dr. Arthur Agatston, the South Beach Diet focuses on balancing a low-carbohydrate and low-fat diet. It is named for its origin in Miami, Florida. What is the history of the South Beach Diet? Dr. Agatston first created the South Beach diet as a part of his treatment plan for heart patients. Consumption of bad carbohydrates, not all carbs, is at the root of a problem he calls "insulin resistance", wherein the body does not process sugars and fats properly. How does the South Beach Diet work? The South Beach diet works by taking the emphasis off of calorie counting and back on what you're actually putting in your body. Bad carbohydrates leave you feeling full, raising your blood sugar levels only to drop again rapidly. This drop also makes you feel tired and hungry much faster than you would if you ate foods that had good carbohydrates in them or good fats. Essentially, to be on the South Beach diet, you need to minimize the amount of bad carbs and bad fats you consume such as dairy products, meats that are high in fat and saturated fats in general. The result is weight loss and a healthy diet that is good to your heart and body, while allowing you to eat until full. How much does it cost to go on the South Beach Diet? Other than the cost of food, the South Beach diet is relatively cheap to go on. If you would like guidance with your dieting, you should joint the South Beach diet online support group. It costs $5 a week to be a member and you receive access to meal plans and live support. You can also cancel your membership at any time. Other than that, the diet is relatively cheap, and the only monetary adjustments you'll need to make are in the types of foods you buy. What are some South Beach Diet resources? If you really want to jump into the South Beach diet action, there are several books and resources out there to get you started on the right track. | |||||
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