Purpose

The purpose of the South Beach Diet is to change the overall balance of the foods you eat to encourage weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. The South Beach Diet says it's a healthy way of eating whether you want to lose weight or not.

Why you might follow the South Beach Diet

You might choose to follow the South Beach Diet because you:

• Enjoy the types and amounts of food featured in the diet
• Want a diet that restricts certain carbs and fats to help you lose weight
• Want to change your overall eating habits
• Want a diet you can stick with for life
• Like the related South Beach Diet products, such as cookbooks and diet foods

Check with your doctor or dietitian before starting any weight-loss diet, especially if you have any health concerns.