According to health care company, Mayoclinic (2014), the three-phase South Beach Diet claims it contains a balance of good carbs, lean protein and healthy fats, making it a nutrient-dense, fiber-rich diet that can be followed for a lifetime of healthy eating (Mayoclinic, 2014). It also focuses on eating foods with a low Glycemic Index and is lower in carbohydrates, yet higher in protein and healthy fats, than a typical eating plan (Mayoclinic, 2014).
Dietician Juliette Kellow (n.d.) from England’s weight loss resources explains the theory behind the South Beach Diet. Carbohydrates in food get broken down into sugars (namely glucose) which in turn is absorbed into the blood, causing a rise in blood sugar and energy (Kellow, n.d.). Furthermore, foods with a high GI, as seen in the graph above, cause a rapid increase in blood sugar then a rapid decrease in blood sugar, leaving one feeling lethargic and
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As seen in Appendix 1, the diet provides more fiber (30-37g) than the RDI for both teen boys (24-28g) and girls (20-22g). It also provides much more Calcium (1932mg) and Vitamin D (46mcg) than the RDI for teenage boys and girls (800-1050mg and 5mcg, respectively). It also contains less sodium (1560 – 1886mg) than the RDI of 460-920mg for teenagers (Appendix 1).
Furthermore, as US News reports, the South Beach diet seems to be an effective way to lose weight short term. Weak evidence also points to potential cardiovascular health by slightly reducing LDL i.e. bad cholesterol (US News, 2015).
According to Mayoclinic (2014) this diet is generally safe however, if one were to severely restrict their carbohydrate intake, ketosis may form. This occurs when there isn’t enough glucose in the body for energy, so the body breaks down stored fat and forms ketones. Side effects include nausea, headache, mental fatigue and bad breath (Mayoclinic,
In conclusion, this is by far the best diet program out there. They do not try to put products or medications in your body that can in the long run be dangerous for you. Even once someone pays for
It is the most patronising hypocrisy that the Medical community warn against using a treatment (low carb dieting) PROVEN to cure a disease state
The instructions and rules behind the diet’s principles are not hard to follow and are not complicated like a lot of diets can be. At the same time, this diet is not forcing its participants to eat much less and it is also not calling for a massive amount of weight loss, which can be unhealthy and dangerous. In my opinion, I would be able to do this diet and it would probably make me healthier. Right now, my current diet has too many unfavorable carbohydrates in them according to the Zone diet, and I definitely need more favorable carbohydrates. That being said, my protein and fat amounts would be at generally good levels. My protein consumption would be a little too high, and my fat consumption would be a little too low. With that in mind, I would definitely give this diet a try if I ever feel I need to seriously change my eating
Dr. Michael Ozner seems to think so, because he wrote the book The Miami Mediterranean Diet. Obviously it's a spin of the more well-known Mediterranean Diet, and not only does he think it will simplify things for people interested in being healthier but it will also help them actually be healthier. People in the Mediterranean following a Mediterranean diet naturally have much smaller risks of heart disease and other ailments like obesity, and he thinks he knows why.
First, let’s look at some of the background information of low-carb diets. Also, we will look at a couple different diets and what their different phases are. A low-carb diet is one that restricts the intake of carbohydrates for the purpose of losing weight. Foods high in carbs, like sugar, bread, and pasta, are often replaced with foods containing a higher percentage of fats and protein, such as meat, fish, and eggs. Other foods low in carbs, which include some vegetables and fruits, are also acceptable. It is also important to
In fact, following this type of eating, is not only great for helping shed those pounds, it is good for your overall health.
The South Beach Diet, which is named after a glamorous area of Miami, is sometimes called a modified low-carbohydrate diet. The South Beach Diet is lower in carbs (carbohydrates) and higher in protein and healthy fats than is a typical eating plan. But it's not a strict low-carb diet, and you don't have to count carbs. You might choose to follow the South Beach Diet because you:
Being educated in what you consume is the most important key to a healthy lifestyle. Sometimes the Nutrition Labels in some foods can be misguiding and natural or healthy carbs can be replaced with ingredients that could be far worse for your health. Both articles brought a lot insight in the low-carb diet and how there could
Trying to lose weight and become healthy by depriving the body of food makes no sense. In addition to the three meals each day, the dieter will also eat a snack between breakfast and lunch, and then again between lunch and dinner. Even if the dieter does not feel like eating these snacks, for the South Beach Diet to work, he/she needs to, and after dinner, the dieter will even have dessert. Additionally, during this phase, the dieter can drink all the coffee and tea you want and be sure to drink lots of water. (southbeach-diet-plan.com). There are three basic phases present in the SB Diet. In phase one, you eat normal portion sizes but all carbohydrates are restricted. Phase one last two weeks and is the strictest phase and the hardest to endure in the diet. It emphasizes lean meats, such as chicken, turkey, fish, and shellfish. Low-Glycemic-index vegetables are allowed as well as low-fat cheese, nuts, and eggs. Dieters should expect to lose somewhere between eight to thirteen pounds in the two week frame. In phase two, some of the banned food are slowly introduced while weight loss continue to around one to two pounds per week. The SB diet participant should remain in phase two until you have lost your desired amount of weight. Phase three is for maintenance and should be followed for life. This phase is all about maintaining your desired weight with a healthy balanced diet. Should the dieters weight begin to climb, simply return to Phase one
High-protein/ low-carbohydrate diets are nothing new to Americans these days; they seem overwhelmingly to be the most popular among those people trying to lose weight. Ph.D. Dr. Barry Sears’ books on his version of the high-protein diet, the Zone Diet, are among the best selling diet books on the market. The diet seems to be yielding quick and noticeable results to those who follow Dr. Sears’ plan. Many people are desperate to lose weight and have tried numerous methods that have not produced sufficient and long lasting results. This could perhaps be the reason for the recent craze for the high-protein/ low-carbohydrate diet- it really does cause weight loss. Even Hollywood movie stars such as actresses Jennifer
There are major research projects on the south beach diet. Doctors and dieticians have done the researches and some of the researches said that the diet gives benefit for the people and some of researches said that it’s not good for the people’s health. The south beach diet team has proved that the diet works for everyone and the people who have gone through this diet have reduced their weight a lot and they feel very happy about their appearance. The people believe that this diet gave lot of benefits for them and many university authors believe that this is a good diet. There are still research
In a society where ones’ pants size measures their self worth, it is no wonder why fad diets, have taken over in the struggle to lose weight. Over the past few decades, Hollywood has painted an unattainable image of the perfect body. Although many celebrities' physical appearance may appear healthy, the measures taken to obtain their body shape can cause numerous health risks. It seems as though, every time people turn on their television, or flip through a magazine, there is a new diet claiming to “melt away” the pounds. Many of these "miracle diets" do take off weight- temporarily. But which diets really work in the long hual?
A diet low in carbohydrates can treat many conditions and diseases such as obesity, type II diabetes, some cancers and epilepsy. A low carb diet helps to lower bad cholesterol as well as the overall cholesterol of dieters. It can lower systolic blood pressure, increase energy and improve emotions.
Fad Diets are not effective or safe way to lose weight. Fad Diets appeal to those who want to lose weight. Why? Rapid weight loss and not added effort, right? If one loses their desired amount of weight. One has a tendency to gain it right back or possibly not lose weight at all. During
Different people eagerly try the best diet offered in the market, hoping that this one will really work. Sometimes, fad diets seem to be efficient for a while, but more often, their result is not long-lasting. Over the years, new diet guides seem to appear on bookstore shelves (Rolfes et al, 2014). New fad diets continue to make outrageous claims which do not necessarily have to be true. Worse still, fad diet gurus did not conduct credible research on the benefits and dangers of their diets. They can simply make recommendation and in case of questioning, they can search for bits of analysis that will support their conclusions (Rolfes et al, 2014). However, all fad diet advices should follow years of sound scientific research, prior to their initial offer to the public.