Knowing how different foods affect your body you can help you lose weight faster and recuperate from slipups in the future. You will understand the metabolism not in a scientific manor but a practical one, and how it can affect your blood chemistry.
FOOD THAT YOU CAN EAT AGAYN DURING THE SECOND PHASE OF THE SOUTH BEACH DIET
Fruit: apples, dried or fresh apricots, blueberries, honeydew melons, cherries, grapefruit, grapes, kiwi, mango, oranges, peaches, pears, prunes, raspberry, strawberry
Dairy products: skimmed soy or cow (1% fat) milk, skimmed simple or fruit flavored yogurt
Flour products(in small quantities):rye flour buns; whole wheat or rye flour buns; high fiber buns, oat flakes; whole flour muffins (no sugar, no raisins); whole wheat paste; pop corn; brown or wild rice; barley.
Legumes: spotted beans, baby peas, sweet potatoes.
Others: dark chocolate (occasionally), low fat pudding, red wine.
FOODS THAT YOU SHOULDN’T OR SCARCELY EAT
Flour products and bread: processed wheat buns/bread, biscuits, corn flakes, pasta, rice cookies, white rice, croissants.
Legumes: beets, carrots, corn, baked/mashed potatoes .
Fruits: bananas, compote fruits, fruit juice, pineapple, grapes and melons.
Others: honey, ice-cream, jam.
For more informatio check out The South Beach Diet Plan: lose weight in a healthy way
January 26, 2010
Diets & Nutrition