South beach diabetes diet was invented by a famous cardiologist Dr Arthur Agatston and it has become very popular very fast. In short, this is a balanced, high protein low fat, and low carbohydrate diet. What distinguishes South beach diabetes diet from other meal plans including Atkins diabetes diet, is that you needn't stop eating your favorite foods at all. What is important is that you should stick to a well-balanced regular diet which does not necessarily consists of some set foods.
Although South beach diabetes diet is a low carbohydrate diet (know also as low carb diabetic diet), it does not insist on removing all carbs from your meals. South beach diabetes diet distinguishes good and bad carbohydrates; good ones are those which can be found in fruit and are able to stabilize the insulin response. Besides, there are also 'white carbohydrates' which are usually 'bad ones' - here's how you can distinguish good food by eye: brown sugar or rice is healthy, white sugar or rice is not recommended. Similarly, there are 'good and bad fats', good fats are beneficial acids such as omega 3-s and omega 6-s.
The main principle of the South beach diabetes diet is to stick to regular meals and a well-balanced nutrition and to improve your style; in short - to make healthy eating your habit. The South beach diabetes diet consists of 3 steps; the first one is the strictest. When on the first stage you can eat only healthy types of meat, such as lamb, pork, beef, chicken, fish, veal, and seafood (meat should be broiled or baked but not fried). You may also eat eggs, steamed vegetables, nuts, and low-fat cheeses - without adding any butter or sauces.
During the second phase of the South beach diabetes diet you may return to some of your favorite products like wild or brown rice, sweet potatoes, whole grain breads and cereals, fresh fruits, and red or white wines. Due to the high levels in these vegetables, you should avoid beets, white potatoes, and carrots. At last on the last stage of the South beach diabetes diet you can return to your usual daily routine but having already acquire healthy eating habits. |
