Question:
I have been investigating using the South Beach diet, the initial phase to jump-start me on a weight loss program. I have read the book and studied the menus, recipies etc. What I don't find is the listing of the amount of carbs for each phase. Phase 1 is clearly lower in carbs than I usually eat but the menus, particularly for breakfast are of little help, as I don't want to star drinking tomato juice every morning. I have been off OJ for 20 years now. As a reasonably well controlled diabetic, who counts carbs, I woud find that an easier method than following set menus ad recipies. I went to the web site and I would have to join before asking a qestion and I don't want to join and get spam. Does anyone know the carb number for Phases 1 and 2 of free South Beach diet? Looking at Phase 2, it doesns't look different than my current diet except for the breakfast, as morning insulin resistance is not the eproblem for the dieters the plan is set for.
Answer:
The initial phase of the South Beach Diet is good, but the later phases which include sweet potatoes and sour dough bread don't work well for me at all. Both of these foods jack up my blood sugar to unhealthy levels and would put weight on me fast. I can't tell you the carb levels on Phase I, but I would bet they're under 100 gr. per day--possibly as low as 60 gr.
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