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South Beach Diet 101

Learn everything you need to know about the South Beach Diet from what you can and can't eat to how long you should stay on each Phase.
SBD 101: Phase 1
What you need to know about the first two weeks of The South Beach Diet.
SBD 101: Forbidden Foods on Phase 1
Foods you cannot eat during Phase 1.
SBD 101: Foods to Eat on Phase 1
Foods you will eat during Phase 1.
SBD 101: Staying on Phase 1
Find out who can stay on Phase 1 longer than two weeks.
SBD 101: Phase 2
What you need to know about Phase 2 of The South Beach Diet.
SBD 101: Foods to Eat on Phase 2
These are the foods you can add back into your diet on Phase 2.
SBD 101: Phase 3
Phase 3 is the final -- and permanent -- stage of The South Beach Diet.
SBD 101: Glycemic Index
Learn more about the Glycemic Index, the science behind The South Beach Diet.
SBD 101: Why do You Lose Belly Fat First?
Why do you lose belly fat first on the SBD?
SBD 101: Who is Dr. Agatston?
Learn more about Dr. Arthur Agatston, creator of The South Beach Diet.
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