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When The Dukes of Hazard was released in 2005, former reality TV co-star of MTV’s Newleyweds (along with now ex-husband Nick Lachey) Jessica Simpson made no secret about how hard she worked to make her body ready for the scantily-clad scenes in which she appears. Besides working out six days a week, Simpson revealed she also strictly adhered to the now famous "South Beach Diet". Since then, the diet and its founder Dr. Arthur Agatston, have become household names to millions of weight loss junkies worldwide.
But how does this so-called "low carb diet" stack up to its claims of guaranteed fast weight loss and life-long health? We’re here to tell you.
What is the South Beach Diet?
Although the South Beach Diet has been touted as falling under the "low-carb diets" category, it should by no means be compared to the Atkins Diet, which not only promotes a significant reduction in carbohydrates, but also encourages high fat (even saturated fat) consumption. The South Beach Diet on the other hand, does not market itself under the moniker of either low-carb or low-fat diet, as it promotes eating the "good" versions of both in moderation.
Originally designed to treat patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases, the story goes that Dr. Agatston discovered that while following his diet plant to improve their overall heart health, his patients were also loosing weight. The rest, as they say, is history.
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