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This method was developed by dr. Arthur Agatston, a cardiologist from South Beach, Miami, Florida, United States. This diet gives freedom to the principals to choose foods they like, it’s just recommended to select the type of carbohydrates and fats properly. There are three stages in this program, lose weight quickly, advanced and maintenance.
The first stage, restrictions on bad carobs such as potatoes and bread. This phase served a minimum of two weeks to a month. Usually direct weight down between 5-6 pounds. The second phase, the decline is gradual loss of about 0,5-1 kg / week. At this stage, foods containing carbohydrates, like whole grains, rice or mashed beans increased portion. His abstinence, bread, potatoes, carrots, watermelon and pineapple. The next phase aims to maintain weight loss have been Achieved. It just abstinence avoid snacks. As for other fruits such as apples, Pears, Oranges, etc., Are allowed.
Weaknesses: This diet is suitable for people with diabetes and obesity. Because the scientific basis used is the concept of glycerin index (GI), the speed increase food sugar (glucose) blood, after consume. Foods high IQ, cause rapid blood sugar rise, resulting in excess insulin. In addition, restrictions on fruits that contain lots of vitamins such as pineapple and watermelon is not recommended. For those of you who without complaint diabetes and weight down to just a few pounds, there should directly follow the second phase of this diet.
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