The South Beach Diet (17 page)
S
ince the diet became popular in Miami and the book
The South Beach Diet
became a bestseller, I’ve heard from countless people eager to tell me about their weight loss successes. I’m encouraged by how easy the program is to learn and put into practice. Now there is a Web site designed to make the diet even easier: www.southbeachdiet.com/rodale.
How? The Web site has the flexibility to provide personal feedback and guidance to help you reach your goals. It also has the ability to put you in touch with thousands of others following the plan. In the Message Boards, you’ll be able to ask questions and get answers from a large community of dieters with similar experiences, as well as from our expert nutritionists. You’ll get regular advice from me, too, in the Daily Dish newsletter and the Ask Dr. Agatston Q&As.
The site’s interactive tools are also designed to provide personal support. In the Weight Tracker, for instance, you can key in your weight, chart your progress, and get immediate feedback on how you’re doing on the diet. The site will tell you if you’re losing weight too fast or too slow, and what you can do about it. It’s like having your own personal trainer pointing out areas for improvement, telling you that you’re doing better than you think, and keeping you motivated.
In the Meal Plans section of the site, you’ll find Daily Menus for whatever phase of the diet you’re in, a Recipe Search to help you find delicious new dishes quickly and easily (including vegetarian-only recipes), and a Shopping List Generator that will print out lists of ingredients automatically. By following the South Beach Diet Online, you’ll not only get help gaining control of your weight and your heart health, you’ll also be helping us make the diet better. Science is changing and improving all the time, and I see this diet as an evolution. As we learn new information about dieters’ needs and experiences, we’ll be able to continually improve the Web site, the plan, and our ability to help people. To learn about changes and updates to the diet without registering for this site, visit www.southbeachdiet.com/updates.
Arthur Agatston, M.D.
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A
Alcohol
Animal fats
B
Bacon
Bagels
Bars
breakfast
candy
cereal
meal replacement
Beans
Beef
Beer
Beverages
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Bread and bread products
See also specific types
Bread crumbs
Breadsticks
Bread stuffing
Breakfast bars
Breakfast foods
See also specific types
Breakfast makeover
Briskets
Broccoli
Buns
Burgers
Butter
Buttermilk
C
Cakes
Candy
Cane sugar
Canned food
Capon
Cappuccino
Carbohydrates
Carbonated drinks
Cereals
Cereal toppings
Chain restaurants
Cheat sheet for South Beach Diet
Cheese and cheese products
See also specific types
Cheese substitutes
Chicken
Chinese food
Chocolate
See also
Candy Chocolate milk
Cholesterol
Clams
Coffee
Condiments
Cookies
Cornish hen
Cottage cheese
Cow’s milk
Crab
Crackers
Cravings
Crayfish
Cream
Cream cheese
Creamers, nondairy
Croissants
Croutons
Cured pork
D
Dairy drinks and mixes
Dairy products.
See specific types
Desserts
Dining-out guide
Dinner makeover
Dips
Doughnuts
Dry milk
Duck
E
Eggnog
Eggs and egg dishes
Egg substitutes
Espresso
Exercise
F
Fast food
Fats
See also specific types
Fava beans
Fiber
Fish
Flavor boosters
Food guide, using
Frozen foods
Fruits
G
Gelatin
GI
GL
Glucose
Glycemic index (GI)
Glycemic load (GL)
Goose
Grains
Gravies
Ground beef
H
Ham
Headaches
Health benefits of South Beach
Diet
Honey
Hot dogs
Hydrogenated oil
I
Ice cream
Indian food
Insulin
Insulin resistance
Italian food
J
Jams
Jellies
Juice-flavored drinks
Juices, unsweetened
K
Kefir
L
Lamb
Lard
Legumes
Lentils
Liquors
Lobster
Low-lactose milk
Lunch makeover
Lunchmeat
M
Margarine
Marmalades
Mayonnaise
Meal planning
Meal replacement bars and shakes
Meats
See also specific types
Meat substitutes
Menu makeovers
Mexican food
Milk and milk products
See also specific types
Miracle Whip-type salad, dressing
Mixed drinks
Monosaturated fats
Mousses
MSG
Muffins
Mussels
N
Nursing mothers
Nut butters
Nuts
O
Oils
Omega-3 fatty acids
Omelets
Oysters
P
Pancakes
Pasta and pasta dishes
Pastries
Peas
Peppers
Phase 1 of South Beach Diet
Phase 2 of South Beach Diet
Phase 3 of South Beach Diet
Pickles
Pies
Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat
Popcorn
Pork
Portion size
Potato chips
Potato items, fast food
Poultry
Pre-diabetes
Preserves
Pretzels
Processed foods
Puddings
R
Relish
Ribs, pork
Rice
Rice cakes
Rolls
S
Salad dressings
Salads
Sandwiches
Saturated fats
Sauces
Sausages
Scallops
Scones
Seafood.
See
Fish; Shellfish
Seasonings
Seeds
Shakes, meal replacement
Shellfish
Shrimp
Snacks
Soups
Sour cream
Soybeans
Soy cheese and cream cheese
Soy milk
Spices
Spreads
Sprouts, bean
Starches
Steak houses
Steaks, beef
Stews
Sugar
Sugar alcohols
Sweeteners and sweet substitutes
Sweets
See also
Candy; Desserts Syrups
T
Taco shells
Tea
Tempeh
Toaster pastry
Tofu
Toppings
Tortillas
Trans fats
Triglycerides
Turkey
V
Veal
Vegetables
See also specific types
Vegetable shortening
W
Waffles
Web site for South Beach Diet
Weight gain
Weight loss
Whipping cream
Wines
Wraps, fast food
Y
Yogurt