The South Beach Diet is designed to help followers lose weight by reducing the "bad" carbohydrates in their diet. These bad carbohydrates are found in heavily processed foods, including white breads and pastas, and in sugary junk foods. Instead of these processed foods, the diet focuses on nutrient-dense, fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and lean protein, healthy fats, and low-fat dairy products. However, some fruits are restricted during all three phases of the diet.
Phase One
Phase One of the South Beach Diet is the most restrictive phase, and all fruits and fruit juices need to be avoided during this phase. This phase is designed to eliminate cravings for sugars, and usually lasts for two weeks.
Phase Two
Once the cravings for sugars and sweets have passed, dieters can begin to reintroduce some fruits into their diets. However, some fruits, such as bananas, raisins, watermelons, pineapples and canned fruit still must be avoided during Phase Two. These fruits have more calories than watery fruits, such as peaches, oranges, berries, and plums. Fruit juice contains "empty calories" and also must be avoided during the second phase.
Phase Three
By Phase Three, all fruits can be added back into the diet, in moderation. While most of the fruits consumed should still come from the Phase Two list, an occasional banana or slice of watermelon is no longer forbidden. By the time the dieter has reached this phase, her body chemistry will have changed enough that she should no longer be craving sweet foods.
Warning
Consult with your doctor before beginning any diet program.
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