What is Phase II of the South Beach diet?
Phase II of this popular low-carb plan allows followers to ease up on the strict two-week introduction to the program and slowly reintroduce low-glycemic carbohydrates. Weight loss will continue in this phase, although more slowly than in the first phase.FeaturesPhase II of the South Beach diet allows for the slow addition of carbs, which account for about one-quarter of daily calories. Followers typically start slow by adding one serving that falls relatively low on the glycemic index. Strawberries are a common fruit selection.AdditionsEach week involves the addition of another serving of a carbohydrate. In the second week, dieters tend to add a safe starch such as a sweet potato.MisconceptionsBread is not forbidden on South Beach. The third week of the plan offers a third carb selection, typically a slice of whole grain or rye bread.BenefitsSome foods forbidden during the first phase are allowed in this phase as an occasional snack, including fat- and sugar-free pudding, dark chocola
