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South Beach advertises itself not as a low carb diet, but a good carb diet. You can eat many veggies, even during the "induction" phase (Phase I). You are restricted from all breads/pastas/grains/fruits/dairy products/and alchohol during Phase I (Which is 2 weeks). After 2 weeks you phase in more carbs, fruit, and dairy. Red wine is also allowed during phase II. Most refined starches (such as white bread) and deserts are still not allowed in phase II. Phase III is the maintenance phase where you can add in most things, but in moderation.
The SBD is concerned with blood sugar and insulin (it refers the Glycemic Index mentioned above many times), much the same as Atkins, but it is more rational about things like transfats and cholesterol.
I have found that it works, mainly because it is fairly easy to follow, you don't get hungry on it, and you see weightloss right away.
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