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Hi there! A lot of people have just come over to phase 2, so there's a flurry of activity of people asking about what kinds of products to buy for this part of the diet.
Just a reminder that SB isn't a low-carb diet, and very few low-carb products will fit the SB concepts of good carbs and good fats. The Phase 2 food list in the FAQ gives portions for nearly all the foods that you can start adding, and it also gives tips for purchasing those products in many cases. There is a lot of help in the Phase 2 FAQ regarding cereals and breads especially (even with brands to buy!), but also other grains and yogurt. Please make sure to check out the help there.
South Beach isn't about choosing low-carb, but about choosing good carbs. Many of the low-carb products opt for small amounts of high GI starches rather than having normal amounts of whole grains.
If you need help assessing a product, please post the ingredients in addition to the Nutrition Facts. We can't tell if the carbs are good or bad without seeing the ingredients. Not all carbs are created equally, and even not all sugars are created equally. The ingredients are crucial. Given time, you, too, can become an expert label reader. It just takes some practice!
Here is a Daily Dish (e-mail from the official SB site) on the subject:
Low Carb... or Good Carb?
You've probably noticed that your local grocery store is stocking more and more low-carb products, and that low-carb diets have been discussed in many recent news reports. If you're interested in starting a weight-loss program, it can be difficult to sort through all the information and differentiate between the many diet options available.
It's important to remember that The South Beach Diet™ is not a carb-counting diet. The goal of The South Beach Diet™ is to teach you to choose the right carbs and the right fats. During Phase 1, the strictest Phase, you'll cut out some carbs in an effort to get rid of cravings, but you'll still enjoy beans and most vegetables. Again, you'll never be counting carbs or limiting yourself to a certain amount of carbs daily. The South Beach Diet™ is a low processed-carb diet that emphasizes good carbs.
As you move to Phase 2 of The South Beach Diet™, you'll reintroduce good carbs such as whole fruit, high-fiber cereal, whole grain pasta and bread, and brown or wild rice, even sweet potatoes. You'll be reeducating yourself on how to eat healthier for life.
Another aspect of The South Beach Diet™ that sets it apart from low-carb diets is that it's a low saturated-fat diet. Many low-carb diets allow you to eat saturated fat during weight-loss phases. You won't find ingredients such as heavy cream, prime rib, and bacon in South Beach Diet™ recipes. Instead, you'll enjoy heart-healthy unsaturated fat found in foods like nuts and olive oil. Dr. Agatston, a well-known cardiologist, specifically designed The South Beach Diet™ to be a heart-protective eating plan.
The South Beach Diet™ is flexible and easy to follow. The recipes incorporate a wide range of ingredients and flavors, so you won't suffer from diet boredom. This variety means that vegetarians can follow the plan, as well - The South Beach Diet™ Online even features vegetarian-only meal plans. (Low-carb diets, with their emphasis on animal protein, are often too limiting for vegetarians.) |
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Sun Feb 20, 2005 11:30 pm |
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