Purpose

The purpose of the South Beach Diet is to change the overall balance of the foods you eat. This change may help you lose weight and lead a healthy lifestyle. The South Beach Diet says it's a healthy way of eating.

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 some carbs and fats to help you lose weight.
• Want to change your overall eating habits.
• Want a diet you can try to stick with for life.
• Like the related South Beach Diet products, such as cookbooks and diet foods.

Check with your healthcare professional or a dietitian before you start any weight-loss diet. This is key if you have any health conditions or concerns.