South Beach Diet: The Basics
By: Allrecipes Staff
If you've tried Atkins and found it too restrictive, South Beach may be for you.
Low-carb instead of no-carb, the diet facilitates weight loss but primarily promotes overall good heath.
How to Eat to Lose:
Carbs are limited during Phase 1 to help kick-start your weight loss.
They're reintroduced in Phase 2 with a focus on "good carbs" such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
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Friday, September 12, 2008
Atkins Diet
Atkins Diet: The Basics
By: Allrecipes Staff
When your diet is full of carbohydrates (coming from starchy foods like breads and potatoes), your body uses them as fuel. The key foundation of the Atkins Diet is that by limiting your intake of carbs, you force your body to begin burning stored fat. Carbohydrates are restricted in a phased approach, while fats and proteins are generously eaten during the entire program.
How to Eat to Lose:
You can indulge in many foods blacklisted from other diets, such as cheese and sour cream. Meat will be the cornerstone of most of your meals while you're on Atkins, so this won't be the time to covert to vegetarianism! Carbs are greatly reduced, especially in the first week or two, so salads, fruits, vegetables and breads will take a backseat. On the upside: when you can have carrots, you'll be able to flavor them with real butter.
By: Allrecipes Staff
When your diet is full of carbohydrates (coming from starchy foods like breads and potatoes), your body uses them as fuel. The key foundation of the Atkins Diet is that by limiting your intake of carbs, you force your body to begin burning stored fat. Carbohydrates are restricted in a phased approach, while fats and proteins are generously eaten during the entire program.
How to Eat to Lose:
You can indulge in many foods blacklisted from other diets, such as cheese and sour cream. Meat will be the cornerstone of most of your meals while you're on Atkins, so this won't be the time to covert to vegetarianism! Carbs are greatly reduced, especially in the first week or two, so salads, fruits, vegetables and breads will take a backseat. On the upside: when you can have carrots, you'll be able to flavor them with real butter.
GI Diet
GI Diet: The Basics
By: Allrecipes Staff
The Glycemic Index Diet groups foods based on how easily they're converted to energy by the body.
Foods that take longer to break down help you feel fuller longer and help you avoid cravings and overeating. Dieters are encouraged to limit over-processed and nutrient-lacking foods that leave you hungry for the next snack.
How to Eat to Lose:
Foods are assigned to "green," "yellow," and "red" groups giving you an eating traffic light.
You can eat as much of the green foods--such as fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products--as you like.
The red group includes high-starch potatoes, breads, and convenience foods like processed cereals, snacks and cookies.
Many recipes designed for diabetics are suitable for people watching their glycemic index.
By: Allrecipes Staff
The Glycemic Index Diet groups foods based on how easily they're converted to energy by the body.
Foods that take longer to break down help you feel fuller longer and help you avoid cravings and overeating. Dieters are encouraged to limit over-processed and nutrient-lacking foods that leave you hungry for the next snack.
How to Eat to Lose:
Foods are assigned to "green," "yellow," and "red" groups giving you an eating traffic light.
You can eat as much of the green foods--such as fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products--as you like.
The red group includes high-starch potatoes, breads, and convenience foods like processed cereals, snacks and cookies.
Many recipes designed for diabetics are suitable for people watching their glycemic index.
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