Low-carb diets require individuals to limit the amount of starch and sugar in their diet. If you use a low-carb diet for weight loss you'll eat increased amounts of lean protein and reduce the amount of breads, pastas and grains in your daily meals. The South Beach Diet Supercharged is a updated version of the South Beach Diet, a low-carb diet that was developed by cardiologist Arthur Agatston. The diet has an added exercise program which was structured to improve, or "super charge" weight loss results.
A low carb diet is based mainly on a combination of lean protein, fresh fruits, and vegetables. The South Beach Diet Supercharged has three phases and in the first phase carbohydrates are strictly limited for a period of two weeks to jump-start weight loss. In the second phase carbs are gradually added back to the diet in limited amounts of whole grain breads, pastas, and cereals. The diet encourages long term eating habits that focus on lean proteins, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates.
Recommended Foods
The South Beach Diet Supercharged recommends that you construct most meals with lean protein selections such as skinless chicken or turkey breast, egg whites, and even vegetarian items, such as tofu. You can combine lean protein with fruit or vegetable salad or steamed vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, or green beans. Low-fat dairy items, such as skim milk of cheese can also be added to provide lean sources of protein and calcium.
Restricted Foods
Foods high in sugar or starch are restricted on the South Beach Diet Supercharged. This includes items with refined sugar or corn syrup, such as baked goods, candy, and fruit juices or soda. The plan also calls for a restriction in unhealthy fats, which means you will replace items that contain butter or lard with healthier, unsaturated fats, such as olive oil or canola oil.
Exercise Programs
The structured experience program is an added aspect that has intensified or "supercharged" the new, updated version of the South Beach Diet. The plan stresses cardiovascular fitness through walking or jogging and development of core strength through Pilate's. These exercises are completed in 20 minute intervals, and are intended to speed up metabolism and weight loss with a minimum time commitment for your workouts.
References
- Everydiet: South Beach Diet Supercharged, Everydiet, 2011
- Best Health Magazine: The South Beach Diet Supercharged, Bonnie Schiedel, Readers Digest Magazines Ltd., 2011
- Mayo Clinic: Low-carb Diet, Mayo Clinic Staff, May 1, 2010
- South Beach Diet: How the South Beach Diet Works, Waterfront Media Inc., 2011
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