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What are the benefits of the diet?

- you can eat a wide range of foods including those containing fat and carbohydrates
- you should lose weight because of the restriction of high fat and high carb foods
- the high levels of vegetables will help improve your overall health
- you can still eat three full meals a day as well as the occasional snack
- suitable for vegetarians
- you can drink red wine due to its cardiovascular benefits

- eating according to the glycemic index will unnecessarily restrict some healthy foods
- phase one of the plan is unhealthy if followed for long periods of time due to a lack of fiber and other nutrients
- you can't drink beer/lager because of its high glycemic index

Should I try it?

The South Beach Diet is one of the more user friendly weight loss plans. You can lose the pounds without eliminating fats or carbohydrates from your diet which can lead to health problems. The wide variety of foods you can eat means you don't have to organize your eating plan with military precision as well as ensuring you don't get bored with eating the same thing over and over again. It's well worth giving the South Beach diet a go. As long as you are committed, it might just be the weight control plan you are looking for.

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